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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.16, 12,372 and 4,986.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.16, 12,372 and 4,986.35 is: 6,881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.16 : 12,372 = 4,986.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.16/12,372 = 4,986.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.16x = 12,372 × 4,986.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.16x = 61,691,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,691,122.20/8,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.21

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