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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.13, 12,378.86 and 4,991.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.13, 12,378.86 and 4,991.41 is: 6,888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.13 : 12,378.86 = 4,991.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.13/12,378.86 = 4,991.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.13x = 12,378.86 × 4,991.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.13x = 61,787,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,787,965.59/8,970.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.19

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