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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.71, 12,384.13 and 4,995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.71, 12,384.13 and 4,995.08 is: 6,893.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.71 : 12,384.13 = 4,995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.71/12,384.13 = 4,995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.71x = 12,384.13 × 4,995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.71x = 61,859,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859,738.55/8,973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.44

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