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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.08, 12,365.06 and 4,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.08, 12,365.06 and 4,927.08 is: 6,799.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.08 : 12,365.06 = 4,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.08/12,365.06 = 4,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.08x = 12,365.06 × 4,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.08x = 60,923,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,923,565.68/8,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.45

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