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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.80, 12,372.88 and 4,987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.80, 12,372.88 and 4,987.28 is: 6,882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.80 : 12,372.88 = 4,987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.80/12,372.88 = 4,987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.80x = 12,372.88 × 4,987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.80x = 61,707,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,707,016.97/8,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.49

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