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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.66, 12,368.51 and 4,984.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.66, 12,368.51 and 4,984.14 is: 6,878.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.66 : 12,368.51 = 4,984.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.66/12,368.51 = 4,984.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.66x = 12,368.51 × 4,984.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.66x = 61,646,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,646,385.43/8,962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.13

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