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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.22, 12,368.34 and 4,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.22, 12,368.34 and 4,983.96 is: 6,877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.22 : 12,368.34 = 4,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.22/12,368.34 = 4,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.22x = 12,368.34 × 4,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.22x = 61,643,311.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643,311.83/8,963.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.36

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