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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.17, 12,370.85 and 4,931.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.17, 12,370.85 and 4,931.17 is: 6,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.17 : 12,370.85 = 4,931.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.17/12,370.85 = 4,931.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.17x = 12,370.85 × 4,931.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.17x = 61,002,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,002,727.30/8,964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.17

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