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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.09, 12,364.79 and 4,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.09, 12,364.79 and 4,981.13 is: 6,873.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.09 : 12,364.79 = 4,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.09/12,364.79 = 4,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.09x = 12,364.79 × 4,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.09x = 61,590,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,590,586.05/8,960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.88

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