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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.18, 12,386.24 and 4,996.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.18, 12,386.24 and 4,996.21 is: 6,895.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.18 : 12,386.24 = 4,996.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.18/12,386.24 = 4,996.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.18x = 12,386.24 × 4,996.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.18x = 61,884,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,884,237.68/8,975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.04

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