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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.52, 12,377.54 and 4,990.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.52, 12,377.54 and 4,990.66 is: 6,886.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.52 : 12,377.54 = 4,990.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.52/12,377.54 = 4,990.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.52x = 12,377.54 × 4,990.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.52x = 61,772,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,772,093.78/8,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.89

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