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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.22, 12,370.45 and 4,985.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.22, 12,370.45 and 4,985.30 is: 6,879.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.22 : 12,370.45 = 4,985.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.22/12,370.45 = 4,985.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.22x = 12,370.45 × 4,985.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.22x = 61,670,317.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,670,317.61/8,964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.61

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