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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.04, 12,375.82 and 4,989.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.04, 12,375.82 and 4,989.12 is: 6,884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.04 : 12,375.82 = 4,989.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.04/12,375.82 = 4,989.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.04x = 12,375.82 × 4,989.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.04x = 61,744,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,744,451.08/8,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.94

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