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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.87, 12,384.34 and 4,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.87, 12,384.34 and 4,995.23 is: 6,893.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.87 : 12,384.34 = 4,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.87/12,384.34 = 4,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.87x = 12,384.34 × 4,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.87x = 61,862,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,862,650.05/8,973.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.65

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