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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.35, 12,367.77 and 4,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.35, 12,367.77 and 4,983.36 is: 6,876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.35 : 12,367.77 = 4,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.35/12,367.77 = 4,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.35x = 12,367.77 × 4,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.35x = 61,633,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,633,050.31/8,962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.89

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