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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.48, 12,377.30 and 4,990.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.48, 12,377.30 and 4,990.49 is: 6,886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.48 : 12,377.30 = 4,990.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.48/12,377.30 = 4,990.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.48x = 12,377.30 × 4,990.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.48x = 61,768,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,768,705.04/8,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.55

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