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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.14, 12,381.20 and 4,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.14, 12,381.20 and 4,993.12 is: 6,890.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.14 : 12,381.20 = 4,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.14/12,381.20 = 4,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.14x = 12,381.20 × 4,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.14x = 61,820,817.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,820,817.34/8,972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.31

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