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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.82, 12,370.23 and 4,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.82, 12,370.23 and 4,984.92 is: 6,879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.82 : 12,370.23 = 4,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.82/12,370.23 = 4,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.82x = 12,370.23 × 4,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.82x = 61,664,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,664,606.93/8,963.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.28

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