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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.46, 12,372.67 and 4,986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.46, 12,372.67 and 4,986.86 is: 6,882.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.46 : 12,372.67 = 4,986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.46/12,372.67 = 4,986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.46x = 12,372.67 × 4,986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.46x = 61,700,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,700,698.79/8,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.05

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