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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.86, 12,370.42 and 4,930.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.86, 12,370.42 and 4,930.86 is: 6,804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.86 : 12,370.42 = 4,930.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.86/12,370.42 = 4,930.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.86x = 12,370.42 × 4,930.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.86x = 60,996,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,996,759.64/8,963.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.74

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