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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.64, 12,376.92 and 4,990.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.64, 12,376.92 and 4,990.44 is: 6,886.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.64 : 12,376.92 = 4,990.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.64/12,376.92 = 4,990.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.64x = 12,376.92 × 4,990.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.64x = 61,766,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,766,276.64/8,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.15

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