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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.96, 12,372.69 and 4,987.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.96, 12,372.69 and 4,987.06 is: 6,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.96 : 12,372.69 = 4,987.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.96/12,372.69 = 4,987.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.96x = 12,372.69 × 4,987.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.96x = 61,703,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,703,347.39/8,965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.96

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