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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.05, 12,370.29 and 4,985.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.05, 12,370.29 and 4,985.12 is: 6,879.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.05 : 12,370.29 = 4,985.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.05/12,370.29 = 4,985.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.05x = 12,370.29 × 4,985.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.05x = 61,667,318.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667,318.23/8,964.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.41

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