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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.06, 12,365.64 and 4,981.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.06, 12,365.64 and 4,981.07 is: 6,874.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.06 : 12,365.64 = 4,981.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.06/12,365.64 = 4,981.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.06x = 12,365.64 × 4,981.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.06x = 61,594,056.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,594,056.61/8,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.29

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