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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.94, 12,367.20 and 4,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.94, 12,367.20 and 4,983.04 is: 6,876.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.94 : 12,367.20 = 4,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.94/12,367.20 = 4,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.94x = 12,367.20 × 4,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.94x = 61,626,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,626,252.29/8,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.44

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