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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.42, 12,373.80 and 4,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.42, 12,373.80 and 4,987.70 is: 6,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.42 : 12,373.80 = 4,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.42/12,373.80 = 4,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.42x = 12,373.80 × 4,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.42x = 61,716,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,716,802.26/8,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.10

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