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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.92, 12,363.72 and 4,980.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.92, 12,363.72 and 4,980.42 is: 6,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.92 : 12,363.72 = 4,980.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.92/12,363.72 = 4,980.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.92x = 12,363.72 × 4,980.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.92x = 61,576,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,576,518.36/8,959.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.44

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