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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.91, 12,375.02 and 4,988.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.91, 12,375.02 and 4,988.32 is: 6,884.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.91 : 12,375.02 = 4,988.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.91/12,375.02 = 4,988.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.91x = 12,375.02 × 4,988.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.91x = 61,730,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,730,541.30/8,966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.26

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