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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.73, 12,369.51 and 4,984.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.73, 12,369.51 and 4,984.83 is: 6,878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.73 : 12,369.51 = 4,984.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.73/12,369.51 = 4,984.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.73x = 12,369.51 × 4,984.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.73x = 61,659,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,659,904.53/8,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.82

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