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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.97, 12,382.07 and 4,993.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.97, 12,382.07 and 4,993.89 is: 6,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.97 : 12,382.07 = 4,993.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.97/12,382.07 = 4,993.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.97x = 12,382.07 × 4,993.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.97x = 61,834,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,834,670.58/8,972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.22

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