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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.70, 12,384.99 and 4,996.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.70, 12,384.99 and 4,996.71 is: 6,894.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.70 : 12,384.99 = 4,996.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.70/12,384.99 = 4,996.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.70x = 12,384.99 × 4,996.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.70x = 61,884,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,884,203.38/8,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.64

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