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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.76, 12,379.80 and 4,992.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.76, 12,379.80 and 4,992.36 is: 6,888.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.76 : 12,379.80 = 4,992.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.76/12,379.80 = 4,992.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.76x = 12,379.80 × 4,992.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.76x = 61,804,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,804,418.33/8,971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.77

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