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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.26, 12,371.66 and 4,986.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.26, 12,371.66 and 4,986.74 is: 6,881.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.26 : 12,371.66 = 4,986.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.26/12,371.66 = 4,986.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.26x = 12,371.66 × 4,986.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.26x = 61,694,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,694,251.79/8,965.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.48

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