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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.24, 12,371.70 and 4,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.24, 12,371.70 and 4,985.76 is: 6,880.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.24 : 12,371.70 = 4,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.24/12,371.70 = 4,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.24x = 12,371.70 × 4,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.24x = 61,682,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682,326.99/8,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.93

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