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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.33, 12,366.60 and 4,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.33, 12,366.60 and 4,982.44 is: 6,875.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.33 : 12,366.60 = 4,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.33/12,366.60 = 4,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.33x = 12,366.60 × 4,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.33x = 61,615,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615,795.32/8,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.75

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