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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.01, 12,378.68 and 4,991.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.01, 12,378.68 and 4,991.29 is: 6,888.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.01 : 12,378.68 = 4,991.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.01/12,378.68 = 4,991.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.01x = 12,378.68 × 4,991.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.01x = 61,785,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,785,581.70/8,970.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.02

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