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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.28, 12,377.16 and 4,990.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.28, 12,377.16 and 4,990.74 is: 6,886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.28 : 12,377.16 = 4,990.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.28/12,377.16 = 4,990.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.28x = 12,377.16 × 4,990.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.28x = 61,771,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,771,187.50/8,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.97

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