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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.87, 12,365.90 and 4,981.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.87, 12,365.90 and 4,981.89 is: 6,874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.87 : 12,365.90 = 4,981.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.87/12,365.90 = 4,981.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.87x = 12,365.90 × 4,981.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.87x = 61,605,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,605,593.70/8,960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.95

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