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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.98, 12,083.83 and 4,979.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.98, 12,083.83 and 4,979.41 is: 6,871.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.98 : 12,083.83 = 4,979.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.98/12,083.83 = 4,979.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.98x = 12,083.83 × 4,979.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.98x = 60,170,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,170,343.94/8,756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.13

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