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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.16, 12,373.20 and 4,987.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.16, 12,373.20 and 4,987.62 is: 6,882.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.16 : 12,373.20 = 4,987.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.16/12,373.20 = 4,987.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.16x = 12,373.20 × 4,987.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.16x = 61,712,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,712,819.78/8,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.86

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