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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.28, 12,366.58 and 4,982.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.28, 12,366.58 and 4,982.53 is: 6,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.28 : 12,366.58 = 4,982.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.28/12,366.58 = 4,982.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.28x = 12,366.58 × 4,982.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.28x = 61,616,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,616,855.85/8,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.90

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