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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.27, 12,370.71 and 4,985.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.27, 12,370.71 and 4,985.38 is: 6,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.27 : 12,370.71 = 4,985.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.27/12,370.71 = 4,985.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.27x = 12,370.71 × 4,985.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.27x = 61,672,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,672,696.22/8,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.83

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