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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.83, 12,371.27 and 4,931.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.83, 12,371.27 and 4,931.48 is: 6,805.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.83 : 12,371.27 = 4,931.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.83/12,371.27 = 4,931.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.83x = 12,371.27 × 4,931.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.83x = 61,008,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,008,584.07/8,964.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.33

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