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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.88, 12,366.30 and 4,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.88, 12,366.30 and 4,982.16 is: 6,875.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.88 : 12,366.30 = 4,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.88/12,366.30 = 4,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.88x = 12,366.30 × 4,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.88x = 61,610,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,610,885.21/8,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.54

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