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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962, 12,368.40 and 4,983.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962, 12,368.40 and 4,983.94 is: 6,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962 : 12,368.40 = 4,983.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962/12,368.40 = 4,983.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962x = 12,368.40 × 4,983.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962x = 61,643,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643,363.50/8,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.30

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