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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.86, 12,372.84 and 4,987.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.86, 12,372.84 and 4,987.96 is: 6,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.86 : 12,372.84 = 4,987.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.86/12,372.84 = 4,987.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.86x = 12,372.84 × 4,987.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.86x = 61,715,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,715,231.01/8,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.59

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