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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.62, 12,380.83 and 4,992.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.62, 12,380.83 and 4,992.99 is: 6,890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.62 : 12,380.83 = 4,992.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.62/12,380.83 = 4,992.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.62x = 12,380.83 × 4,992.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.62x = 61,817,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,817,360.38/8,971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.32

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