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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.76, 12,374.58 and 4,988.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.76, 12,374.58 and 4,988.96 is: 6,883.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.76 : 12,374.58 = 4,988.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.76/12,374.58 = 4,988.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.76x = 12,374.58 × 4,988.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.76x = 61,736,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736,284.64/8,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.48

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