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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.79, 12,371.13 and 4,931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.79, 12,371.13 and 4,931.60 is: 6,805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.79 : 12,371.13 = 4,931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.79/12,371.13 = 4,931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.79x = 12,371.13 × 4,931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.79x = 61,009,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,009,433.78/8,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.45

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