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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.44, 12,366.84 and 4,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.44, 12,366.84 and 4,983.60 is: 6,876.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.44 : 12,366.84 = 4,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.44/12,366.84 = 4,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.44x = 12,366.84 × 4,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.44x = 61,631,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,631,383.82/8,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.63

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