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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.11, 12,367.62 and 4,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.11, 12,367.62 and 4,983.44 is: 6,877.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.11 : 12,367.62 = 4,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.11/12,367.62 = 4,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.11x = 12,367.62 × 4,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.11x = 61,633,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,633,230.37/8,962.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.09

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