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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.39, 12,380.51 and 4,992.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.39, 12,380.51 and 4,992.41 is: 6,889.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.39 : 12,380.51 = 4,992.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.39/12,380.51 = 4,992.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.39x = 12,380.51 × 4,992.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.39x = 61,808,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,808,625.36/8,971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.53

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