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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.66, 12,367.14 and 4,983.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.66, 12,367.14 and 4,983.14 is: 6,876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.66 : 12,367.14 = 4,983.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.66/12,367.14 = 4,983.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.66x = 12,367.14 × 4,983.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.66x = 61,627,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,627,190.02/8,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.76

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