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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.44, 12,384.63 and 4,941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.44, 12,384.63 and 4,941.14 is: 6,818.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.44 : 12,384.63 = 4,941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.44/12,384.63 = 4,941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.44x = 12,384.63 × 4,941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.44x = 61,194,128.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,194,128.76/8,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.71

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