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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.90, 12,387.59 and 4,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.90, 12,387.59 and 4,996.98 is: 6,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.90 : 12,387.59 = 4,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.90/12,387.59 = 4,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.90x = 12,387.59 × 4,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.90x = 61,900,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900,514.49/8,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.31

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