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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.92, 12,386.94 and 4,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.92, 12,386.94 and 4,997.20 is: 6,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.92 : 12,386.94 = 4,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.92/12,386.94 = 4,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.92x = 12,386.94 × 4,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.92x = 61,900,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900,016.57/8,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.23

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