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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.92, 12,371 and 4,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.92, 12,371 and 4,985.84 is: 6,880.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.92 : 12,371 = 4,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.92/12,371 = 4,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.92x = 12,371 × 4,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.92x = 61,679,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,679,826.64/8,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.90

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