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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.92, 12,384.72 and 4,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.92, 12,384.72 and 4,996.20 is: 6,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.92 : 12,384.72 = 4,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.92/12,384.72 = 4,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.92x = 12,384.72 × 4,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.92x = 61,876,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,876,538.06/8,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.38

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