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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976, 12,387.12 and 4,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976, 12,387.12 and 4,997.28 is: 6,896.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976 : 12,387.12 = 4,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976/12,387.12 = 4,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976x = 12,387.12 × 4,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976x = 61,901,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,901,907.03/8,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.38

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