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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.38, 11,972.02 and 4,949.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.38, 11,972.02 and 4,949.38 is: 6,830.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.38 : 11,972.02 = 4,949.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.38/11,972.02 = 4,949.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.38x = 11,972.02 × 4,949.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.38x = 59,254,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,076.35/8,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.14

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