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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.84, 12,376.94 and 4,935.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.84, 12,376.94 and 4,935.64 is: 6,811.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.84 : 12,376.94 = 4,935.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.84/12,376.94 = 4,935.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.84x = 12,376.94 × 4,935.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.84x = 61,088,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,088,120.14/8,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.15

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