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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.04, 12,374.44 and 4,988.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.04, 12,374.44 and 4,988.12 is: 6,883.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.04 : 12,374.44 = 4,988.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.04/12,374.44 = 4,988.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.04x = 12,374.44 × 4,988.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.04x = 61,725,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,725,117.31/8,967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.56

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