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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.54, 12,370.44 and 4,985.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.54, 12,370.44 and 4,985.42 is: 6,880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.54 : 12,370.44 = 4,985.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.54/12,370.44 = 4,985.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.54x = 12,370.44 × 4,985.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.54x = 61,671,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,671,838.98/8,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.30

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