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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,948.88, 12,349.11 and 4,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,948.88, 12,349.11 and 4,970.24 is: 6,858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,948.88 : 12,349.11 = 4,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,948.88/12,349.11 = 4,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,948.88x = 12,349.11 × 4,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,948.88x = 61,378,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,378,085.19/8,948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.74

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