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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.28, 12,983.08 and 4,960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.28, 12,983.08 and 4,960.28 is: 7,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.28 : 12,983.08 = 4,960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.28/12,983.08 = 4,960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.28x = 12,983.08 × 4,960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.28x = 64,399,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,399,712.06/8,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,428.50

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