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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.78, 12,348.91 and 4,969.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.78, 12,348.91 and 4,969.86 is: 6,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.78 : 12,348.91 = 4,969.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.78/12,348.91 = 4,969.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.78x = 12,348.91 × 4,969.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.78x = 61,372,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,372,285.80/8,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.17

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