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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.79, 12,370.34 and 4,930.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.79, 12,370.34 and 4,930.79 is: 6,804.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.79 : 12,370.34 = 4,930.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.79/12,370.34 = 4,930.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.79x = 12,370.34 × 4,930.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.79x = 60,995,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,995,508.65/8,963.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.66

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