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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.17, 12,386.10 and 4,996.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.17, 12,386.10 and 4,996.03 is: 6,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.17 : 12,386.10 = 4,996.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.17/12,386.10 = 4,996.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.17x = 12,386.10 × 4,996.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.17x = 61,881,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,881,327.18/8,975.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.72

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