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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.81, 12,384.32 and 4,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.81, 12,384.32 and 4,995 is: 6,893.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.81 : 12,384.32 = 4,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.81/12,384.32 = 4,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.81x = 12,384.32 × 4,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.81x = 61,859,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859,653.43/8,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.35

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