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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.49, 12,375.43 and 4,934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.49, 12,375.43 and 4,934.48 is: 6,809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.49 : 12,375.43 = 4,934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.49/12,375.43 = 4,934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.49x = 12,375.43 × 4,934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.49x = 61,066,311.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,311.83/8,967.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.74

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