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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.83, 12,351.99 and 4,971.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.83, 12,351.99 and 4,971.86 is: 6,861.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.83 : 12,351.99 = 4,971.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.83/12,351.99 = 4,971.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.83x = 12,351.99 × 4,971.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.83x = 61,412,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,412,333.47/8,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,861.08

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