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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.06, 12,368.10 and 4,983.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.06, 12,368.10 and 4,983.25 is: 6,877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.06 : 12,368.10 = 4,983.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.06/12,368.10 = 4,983.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.06x = 12,368.10 × 4,983.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.06x = 61,633,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,633,334.33/8,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.14

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