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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.47, 12,350.84 and 4,916.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.47, 12,350.84 and 4,916.62 is: 6,784.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.47 : 12,350.84 = 4,916.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.47/12,350.84 = 4,916.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.47x = 12,350.84 × 4,916.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.47x = 60,724,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,724,386.96/8,950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,784.49

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