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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.40, 12,380.37 and 4,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.40, 12,380.37 and 4,992.48 is: 6,889.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.40 : 12,380.37 = 4,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.40/12,380.37 = 4,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.40x = 12,380.37 × 4,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.40x = 61,808,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,808,662.75/8,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.52

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