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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.32, 12,381.48 and 4,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.32, 12,381.48 and 4,993.60 is: 6,890.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.32 : 12,381.48 = 4,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.32/12,381.48 = 4,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.32x = 12,381.48 × 4,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.32x = 61,828,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,828,158.53/8,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.99

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