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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.34, 12,373.59 and 4,987.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.34, 12,373.59 and 4,987.50 is: 6,882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.34 : 12,373.59 = 4,987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.34/12,373.59 = 4,987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.34x = 12,373.59 × 4,987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.34x = 61,713,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,713,280.13/8,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.77

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