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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.11, 12,373.53 and 4,933.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.11, 12,373.53 and 4,933.11 is: 6,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.11 : 12,373.53 = 4,933.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.11/12,373.53 = 4,933.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.11x = 12,373.53 × 4,933.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.11x = 61,039,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039,984.58/8,966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.86

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