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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.16, 12,370.44 and 4,985.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.16, 12,370.44 and 4,985.62 is: 6,880.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.16 : 12,370.44 = 4,985.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.16/12,370.44 = 4,985.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.16x = 12,370.44 × 4,985.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.16x = 61,674,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,674,313.07/8,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.10

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