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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.84, 12,346.08 and 4,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.84, 12,346.08 and 4,966.94 is: 6,854.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.84 : 12,346.08 = 4,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.84/12,346.08 = 4,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.84x = 12,346.08 × 4,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.84x = 61,322,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322,238.60/8,945.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.83

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