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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.79, 12,384.41 and 4,994.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.79, 12,384.41 and 4,994.89 is: 6,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.79 : 12,384.41 = 4,994.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.79/12,384.41 = 4,994.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.79x = 12,384.41 × 4,994.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.79x = 61,858,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,858,765.66/8,973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.27

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