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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.01, 12,367.55 and 4,983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.01, 12,367.55 and 4,983.13 is: 6,876.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.01 : 12,367.55 = 4,983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.01/12,367.55 = 4,983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.01x = 12,367.55 × 4,983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.01x = 61,629,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,629,022.68/8,962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.70

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