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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.65, 12,367.38 and 4,928.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.65, 12,367.38 and 4,928.64 is: 6,801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.65 : 12,367.38 = 4,928.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.65/12,367.38 = 4,928.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.65x = 12,367.38 × 4,928.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.65x = 60,954,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,954,370.65/8,961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.69

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