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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.42, 12,369.82 and 4,930.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.42, 12,369.82 and 4,930.41 is: 6,804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.42 : 12,369.82 = 4,930.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.42/12,369.82 = 4,930.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.42x = 12,369.82 × 4,930.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.42x = 60,988,318.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,988,318.29/8,963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.14

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