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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.03, 12,367.52 and 4,983.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.03, 12,367.52 and 4,983.11 is: 6,876.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.03 : 12,367.52 = 4,983.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.03/12,367.52 = 4,983.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.03x = 12,367.52 × 4,983.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.03x = 61,628,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,628,674.80/8,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.64

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