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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.25, 12,367.28 and 4,983.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.25, 12,367.28 and 4,983.12 is: 6,876.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.25 : 12,367.28 = 4,983.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.25/12,367.28 = 4,983.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.25x = 12,367.28 × 4,983.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.25x = 61,627,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,627,652.77/8,962.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.36

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