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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.83, 12,350.07 and 4,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.83, 12,350.07 and 4,970.30 is: 6,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.83 : 12,350.07 = 4,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.83/12,350.07 = 4,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.83x = 12,350.07 × 4,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.83x = 61,383,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,383,491.17/8,949.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.62

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