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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.73, 12,376.26 and 4,989.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.73, 12,376.26 and 4,989.74 is: 6,885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.73 : 12,376.26 = 4,989.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.73/12,376.26 = 4,989.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.73x = 12,376.26 × 4,989.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.73x = 61,754,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754,257.69/8,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.51

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