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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.34, 12,368.07 and 4,983.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.34, 12,368.07 and 4,983.48 is: 6,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.34 : 12,368.07 = 4,983.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.34/12,368.07 = 4,983.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.34x = 12,368.07 × 4,983.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.34x = 61,636,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636,029.48/8,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.23

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