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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.36, 12,372.10 and 4,986.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.36, 12,372.10 and 4,986.69 is: 6,881.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.36 : 12,372.10 = 4,986.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.36/12,372.10 = 4,986.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.36x = 12,372.10 × 4,986.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.36x = 61,695,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,695,827.35/8,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.58

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