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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.04, 12,369.71 and 4,984.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.04, 12,369.71 and 4,984.67 is: 6,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.04 : 12,369.71 = 4,984.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.04/12,369.71 = 4,984.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.04x = 12,369.71 × 4,984.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.04x = 61,658,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658,897.42/8,962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.01

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