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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,674.98, 11,972.19 and 4,897.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,674.98, 11,972.19 and 4,897.95 is: 6,759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,674.98 : 11,972.19 = 4,897.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,674.98/11,972.19 = 4,897.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,674.98x = 11,972.19 × 4,897.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,674.98x = 58,639,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,639,188.01/8,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.58

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