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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.52, 12,366.77 and 4,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.52, 12,366.77 and 4,983.10 is: 6,875.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.52 : 12,366.77 = 4,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.52/12,366.77 = 4,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.52x = 12,366.77 × 4,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.52x = 61,624,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,624,795.75/8,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.84

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