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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.84, 12,362.88 and 4,980.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.84, 12,362.88 and 4,980.12 is: 6,872.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.84 : 12,362.88 = 4,980.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.84/12,362.88 = 4,980.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.84x = 12,362.88 × 4,980.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.84x = 61,568,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568,625.95/8,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.39

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