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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.40, 12,373.86 and 4,987.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.40, 12,373.86 and 4,987.27 is: 6,882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.40 : 12,373.86 = 4,987.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.40/12,373.86 = 4,987.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.40x = 12,373.86 × 4,987.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.40x = 61,711,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,711,814.93/8,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.57

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