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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.59, 12,365.63 and 4,981.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.59, 12,365.63 and 4,981.74 is: 6,874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.59 : 12,365.63 = 4,981.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.59/12,365.63 = 4,981.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.59x = 12,365.63 × 4,981.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.59x = 61,602,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,602,353.60/8,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.81

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