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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.64, 12,376.38 and 4,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.64, 12,376.38 and 4,989.62 is: 6,885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.64 : 12,376.38 = 4,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.64/12,376.38 = 4,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.64x = 12,376.38 × 4,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.64x = 61,753,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,753,433.18/8,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.48

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