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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.66, 12,373.88 and 4,988.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.66, 12,373.88 and 4,988.12 is: 6,883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.66 : 12,373.88 = 4,988.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.66/12,373.88 = 4,988.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.66x = 12,373.88 × 4,988.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.66x = 61,722,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,722,398.31/8,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.54

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