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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.23, 12,369.69 and 4,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.23, 12,369.69 and 4,984.70 is: 6,878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.23 : 12,369.69 = 4,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.23/12,369.69 = 4,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.23x = 12,369.69 × 4,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.23x = 61,659,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,659,243.36/8,964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.36

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