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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.64, 12,374.52 and 4,988.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.64, 12,374.52 and 4,988.64 is: 6,884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.64 : 12,374.52 = 4,988.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.64/12,374.52 = 4,988.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.64x = 12,374.52 × 4,988.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.64x = 61,732,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,732,025.45/8,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.63

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