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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.85, 12,369.90 and 4,984.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.85, 12,369.90 and 4,984.95 is: 6,879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.85 : 12,369.90 = 4,984.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.85/12,369.90 = 4,984.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.85x = 12,369.90 × 4,984.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.85x = 61,663,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,663,333.01/8,963.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.11

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