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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.04, 12,371.19 and 4,986.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.04, 12,371.19 and 4,986.05 is: 6,880.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.04 : 12,371.19 = 4,986.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.04/12,371.19 = 4,986.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.04x = 12,371.19 × 4,986.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.04x = 61,683,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,683,371.90/8,965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.43

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