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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.80, 12,369.06 and 4,983.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.80, 12,369.06 and 4,983.81 is: 6,877.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.80 : 12,369.06 = 4,983.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.80/12,369.06 = 4,983.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.80x = 12,369.06 × 4,983.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.80x = 61,645,044.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,645,044.92/8,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.88

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