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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.56, 12,379.28 and 4,992.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.56, 12,379.28 and 4,992.57 is: 6,888.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.56 : 12,379.28 = 4,992.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.56/12,379.28 = 4,992.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.56x = 12,379.28 × 4,992.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.56x = 61,804,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,804,396.99/8,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.92

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