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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.24, 12,386.88 and 4,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.24, 12,386.88 and 4,997.52 is: 6,896.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.24 : 12,386.88 = 4,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.24/12,386.88 = 4,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.24x = 12,386.88 × 4,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.24x = 61,903,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,903,680.54/8,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.39

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