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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,949.87, 12,351.14 and 4,971.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,949.87, 12,351.14 and 4,971.05 is: 6,860.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,949.87 : 12,351.14 = 4,971.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,949.87/12,351.14 = 4,971.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,949.87x = 12,351.14 × 4,971.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,949.87x = 61,398,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,398,134.50/8,949.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.23

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