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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.07, 12,367.29 and 4,982.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.07, 12,367.29 and 4,982.89 is: 6,876.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.07 : 12,367.29 = 4,982.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.07/12,367.29 = 4,982.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.07x = 12,367.29 × 4,982.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.07x = 61,624,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,624,845.67/8,962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.18

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