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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.65, 12,383.88 and 4,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.65, 12,383.88 and 4,995.20 is: 6,893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.65 : 12,383.88 = 4,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.65/12,383.88 = 4,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.65x = 12,383.88 × 4,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.65x = 61,859,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859,957.38/8,973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.51

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