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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.54, 12,371.37 and 4,931.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.54, 12,371.37 and 4,931.54 is: 6,805.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.54 : 12,371.37 = 4,931.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.54/12,371.37 = 4,931.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.54x = 12,371.37 × 4,931.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.54x = 61,009,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009,936.94/8,964.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.70

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