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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.57, 12,373.83 and 4,988.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.57, 12,373.83 and 4,988.59 is: 6,884.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.57 : 12,373.83 = 4,988.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.57/12,373.83 = 4,988.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.57x = 12,373.83 × 4,988.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.57x = 61,727,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,727,933.67/8,966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.23

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