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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.30, 12,367.92 and 4,983.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.30, 12,367.92 and 4,983.38 is: 6,877.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.30 : 12,367.92 = 4,983.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.30/12,367.92 = 4,983.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.30x = 12,367.92 × 4,983.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.30x = 61,634,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,634,045.17/8,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.03

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