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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.86, 12,375.60 and 4,989.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.86, 12,375.60 and 4,989.96 is: 6,885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.86 : 12,375.60 = 4,989.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.86/12,375.60 = 4,989.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.86x = 12,375.60 × 4,989.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.86x = 61,753,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,753,748.98/8,968.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.35

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