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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.44, 12,369.74 and 4,984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.44, 12,369.74 and 4,984.76 is: 6,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.44 : 12,369.74 = 4,984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.44/12,369.74 = 4,984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.44x = 12,369.74 × 4,984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.44x = 61,660,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660,185.16/8,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.31

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