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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.58, 12,373.70 and 4,987.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.58, 12,373.70 and 4,987.61 is: 6,882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.58 : 12,373.70 = 4,987.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.58/12,373.70 = 4,987.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.58x = 12,373.70 × 4,987.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.58x = 61,715,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,715,189.86/8,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.80

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