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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.88, 12,366.90 and 4,982.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.88, 12,366.90 and 4,982.71 is: 6,875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.88 : 12,366.90 = 4,982.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.88/12,366.90 = 4,982.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.88x = 12,366.90 × 4,982.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.88x = 61,620,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,620,614.46/8,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.86

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