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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.44, 12,374.51 and 4,988.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.44, 12,374.51 and 4,988.45 is: 6,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.44 : 12,374.51 = 4,988.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.44/12,374.51 = 4,988.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.44x = 12,374.51 × 4,988.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.44x = 61,729,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,729,630.40/8,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.75

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