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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.67, 12,385.26 and 4,996.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.67, 12,385.26 and 4,996.17 is: 6,894.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.67 : 12,385.26 = 4,996.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.67/12,385.26 = 4,996.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.67x = 12,385.26 × 4,996.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.67x = 61,878,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,878,864.45/8,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.84

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