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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.71, 12,351.65 and 4,971.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.71, 12,351.65 and 4,971.81 is: 6,860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.71 : 12,351.65 = 4,971.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.71/12,351.65 = 4,971.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.71x = 12,351.65 × 4,971.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.71x = 61,410,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,410,032.13/8,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.91

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