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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.68, 12,364.83 and 4,980.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.68, 12,364.83 and 4,980.87 is: 6,873.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.68 : 12,364.83 = 4,980.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.68/12,364.83 = 4,980.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.68x = 12,364.83 × 4,980.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.68x = 61,587,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,587,610.80/8,959.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.86

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