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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.13, 12,365.73 and 4,981.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.13, 12,365.73 and 4,981.62 is: 6,875.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.13 : 12,365.73 = 4,981.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.13/12,365.73 = 4,981.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.13x = 12,365.73 × 4,981.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.13x = 61,601,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,601,318.51/8,960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.05

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