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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.56, 12,365.84 and 4,982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.56, 12,365.84 and 4,982.17 is: 6,874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.56 : 12,365.84 = 4,982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.56/12,365.84 = 4,982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.56x = 12,365.84 × 4,982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.56x = 61,608,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,608,698.61/8,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.77

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