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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.05, 12,379.87 and 4,992.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.05, 12,379.87 and 4,992.23 is: 6,889.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.05 : 12,379.87 = 4,992.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.05/12,379.87 = 4,992.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.05x = 12,379.87 × 4,992.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.05x = 61,803,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,803,195.60/8,971.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.18

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