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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.78, 12,369.95 and 4,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.78, 12,369.95 and 4,984.88 is: 6,879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.78 : 12,369.95 = 4,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.78/12,369.95 = 4,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.78x = 12,369.95 × 4,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.78x = 61,662,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,662,759.74/8,963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.11

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