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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.98, 12,372.96 and 4,987.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.98, 12,372.96 and 4,987.18 is: 6,882.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.98 : 12,372.96 = 4,987.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.98/12,372.96 = 4,987.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.98x = 12,372.96 × 4,987.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.98x = 61,706,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,706,178.65/8,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.26

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