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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.58, 12,375.94 and 4,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.58, 12,375.94 and 4,989.04 is: 6,884.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.58 : 12,375.94 = 4,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.58/12,375.94 = 4,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.58x = 12,375.94 × 4,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.58x = 61,744,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,744,059.70/8,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.49

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