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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.81, 12,364.95 and 4,981.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.81, 12,364.95 and 4,981.33 is: 6,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.81 : 12,364.95 = 4,981.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.81/12,364.95 = 4,981.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.81x = 12,364.95 × 4,981.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.81x = 61,593,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,593,896.38/8,959.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.46

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