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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.71, 12,368.22 and 4,983.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.71, 12,368.22 and 4,983.73 is: 6,877.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.71 : 12,368.22 = 4,983.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.71/12,368.22 = 4,983.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.71x = 12,368.22 × 4,983.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.71x = 61,639,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,869.06/8,962.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.37

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