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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.43, 12,372.11 and 4,932.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.43, 12,372.11 and 4,932.02 is: 6,806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.43 : 12,372.11 = 4,932.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.43/12,372.11 = 4,932.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.43x = 12,372.11 × 4,932.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.43x = 61,019,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,019,475.57/8,965.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.09

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