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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.25, 12,374.22 and 4,988.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.25, 12,374.22 and 4,988.22 is: 6,883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.25 : 12,374.22 = 4,988.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.25/12,374.22 = 4,988.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.25x = 12,374.22 × 4,988.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.25x = 61,725,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,725,331.69/8,967.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.42

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