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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.58, 12,372.44 and 4,986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.58, 12,372.44 and 4,986.68 is: 6,881.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.58 : 12,372.44 = 4,986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.58/12,372.44 = 4,986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.58x = 12,372.44 × 4,986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.58x = 61,697,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,697,312.30/8,965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.58

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