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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.56, 12,377.22 and 4,990.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.56, 12,377.22 and 4,990.60 is: 6,886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.56 : 12,377.22 = 4,990.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.56/12,377.22 = 4,990.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.56x = 12,377.22 × 4,990.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.56x = 61,769,754.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,769,754.13/8,969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.60

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