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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.16, 12,367.82 and 4,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.16, 12,367.82 and 4,983.64 is: 6,877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.16 : 12,367.82 = 4,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.16/12,367.82 = 4,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.16x = 12,367.82 × 4,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.16x = 61,636,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636,744.00/8,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.45

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