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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.86, 12,369.90 and 4,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.86, 12,369.90 and 4,985.32 is: 6,879.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.86 : 12,369.90 = 4,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.86/12,369.90 = 4,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.86x = 12,369.90 × 4,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.86x = 61,667,909.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,909.87/8,963.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.62

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