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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.18, 12,366.09 and 4,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.18, 12,366.09 and 4,982.10 is: 6,875.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.18 : 12,366.09 = 4,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.18/12,366.09 = 4,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.18x = 12,366.09 × 4,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.18x = 61,609,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609,096.99/8,961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.11

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