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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.41, 12,368.50 and 4,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.41, 12,368.50 and 4,984.28 is: 6,877.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.41 : 12,368.50 = 4,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.41/12,368.50 = 4,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.41x = 12,368.50 × 4,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.41x = 61,648,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,648,042.26/8,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.75

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