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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.66, 12,372.51 and 4,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.66, 12,372.51 and 4,987.12 is: 6,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.66 : 12,372.51 = 4,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.66/12,372.51 = 4,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.66x = 12,372.51 × 4,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.66x = 61,703,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,703,192.07/8,965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.17

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