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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.03, 12,376.17 and 4,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.03, 12,376.17 and 4,989.04 is: 6,885.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.03 : 12,376.17 = 4,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.03/12,376.17 = 4,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.03x = 12,376.17 × 4,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.03x = 61,745,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,745,207.18/8,968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.04

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