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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.92, 12,380.58 and 4,992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.92, 12,380.58 and 4,992.84 is: 6,889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.92 : 12,380.58 = 4,992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.92/12,380.58 = 4,992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.92x = 12,380.58 × 4,992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.92x = 61,814,255.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,814,255.05/8,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.75

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