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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.91, 12,377.78 and 4,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.91, 12,377.78 and 4,990.32 is: 6,887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.91 : 12,377.78 = 4,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.91/12,377.78 = 4,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.91x = 12,377.78 × 4,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.91x = 61,769,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,769,083.09/8,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.02

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