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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.96, 12,379.32 and 4,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.96, 12,379.32 and 4,991.80 is: 6,888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.96 : 12,379.32 = 4,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.96/12,379.32 = 4,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.96x = 12,379.32 × 4,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.96x = 61,795,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,795,089.58/8,970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.35

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