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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.58, 12,365.75 and 4,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.58, 12,365.75 and 4,927.58 is: 6,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.58 : 12,365.75 = 4,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.58/12,365.75 = 4,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.58x = 12,365.75 × 4,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.58x = 60,933,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,933,172.88/8,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,800.13

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