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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.43, 12,380.62 and 4,992.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.43, 12,380.62 and 4,992.79 is: 6,890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.43 : 12,380.62 = 4,992.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.43/12,380.62 = 4,992.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.43x = 12,380.62 × 4,992.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.43x = 61,813,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813,838.91/8,971.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.07

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