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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.67, 12,372.92 and 4,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.67, 12,372.92 and 4,932.68 is: 6,807.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.67 : 12,372.92 = 4,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.67/12,372.92 = 4,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.67x = 12,372.92 × 4,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.67x = 61,031,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031,568.50/8,965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.26

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