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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.82, 12,372.90 and 4,986.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.82, 12,372.90 and 4,986.98 is: 6,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.82 : 12,372.90 = 4,986.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.82/12,372.90 = 4,986.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.82x = 12,372.90 × 4,986.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.82x = 61,703,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,703,404.84/8,965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.07

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