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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.37, 12,372.96 and 4,987.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.37, 12,372.96 and 4,987.23 is: 6,882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.37 : 12,372.96 = 4,987.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.37/12,372.96 = 4,987.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.37x = 12,372.96 × 4,987.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.37x = 61,706,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,706,772.36/8,965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.79

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