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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.46, 12,374.05 and 4,987.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.46, 12,374.05 and 4,987.86 is: 6,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.46 : 12,374.05 = 4,987.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.46/12,374.05 = 4,987.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.46x = 12,374.05 × 4,987.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.46x = 61,720,029.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,720,029.03/8,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.43

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