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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.04, 12,381.38 and 4,993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.04, 12,381.38 and 4,993.32 is: 6,890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.04 : 12,381.38 = 4,993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.04/12,381.38 = 4,993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.04x = 12,381.38 × 4,993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.04x = 61,824,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824,192.38/8,972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.76

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