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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,713.78, 12,024.96 and 4,988.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,713.78, 12,024.96 and 4,988.50 is: 6,884.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,713.78 : 12,024.96 = 4,988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,713.78/12,024.96 = 4,988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,713.78x = 12,024.96 × 4,988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,713.78x = 59,986,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,986,512.96/8,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.10

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