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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.84, 12,369.93 and 4,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.84, 12,369.93 and 4,984.92 is: 6,879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.84 : 12,369.93 = 4,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.84/12,369.93 = 4,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.84x = 12,369.93 × 4,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.84x = 61,663,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,663,111.46/8,963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.10

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