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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.72, 12,370.17 and 4,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.72, 12,370.17 and 4,984.74 is: 6,879.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.72 : 12,370.17 = 4,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.72/12,370.17 = 4,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.72x = 12,370.17 × 4,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.72x = 61,662,081.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,662,081.21/8,963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.08

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