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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.45, 12,365.73 and 4,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.45, 12,365.73 and 4,927.58 is: 6,800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.45 : 12,365.73 = 4,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.45/12,365.73 = 4,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.45x = 12,365.73 × 4,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.45x = 60,933,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,933,123.83/8,960.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.23

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