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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.47, 12,383.26 and 4,994.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.47, 12,383.26 and 4,994.58 is: 6,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.47 : 12,383.26 = 4,994.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.47/12,383.26 = 4,994.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.47x = 12,383.26 × 4,994.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.47x = 61,849,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,849,204.45/8,973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.45

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