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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.01, 12,384.04 and 4,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.01, 12,384.04 and 4,995.06 is: 6,893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.01 : 12,384.04 = 4,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.01/12,384.04 = 4,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.01x = 12,384.04 × 4,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.01x = 61,859,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,859,022.84/8,974.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.13

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