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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.21, 12,384.03 and 4,995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.21, 12,384.03 and 4,995.31 is: 6,893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.21 : 12,384.03 = 4,995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.21/12,384.03 = 4,995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.21x = 12,384.03 × 4,995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.21x = 61,862,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,862,068.90/8,974.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.32

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