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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.23, 12,380.10 and 4,992.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.23, 12,380.10 and 4,992.30 is: 6,889.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.23 : 12,380.10 = 4,992.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.23/12,380.10 = 4,992.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.23x = 12,380.10 × 4,992.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.23x = 61,805,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,805,173.23/8,971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.26

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