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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.08, 12,368.76 and 4,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.08, 12,368.76 and 4,984.06 is: 6,877.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.08 : 12,368.76 = 4,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.08/12,368.76 = 4,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.08x = 12,368.76 × 4,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.08x = 61,646,641.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,646,641.97/8,963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.84

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