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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.36, 12,387.09 and 4,997.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.36, 12,387.09 and 4,997.27 is: 6,896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.36 : 12,387.09 = 4,997.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.36/12,387.09 = 4,997.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.36x = 12,387.09 × 4,997.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.36x = 61,901,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,901,633.24/8,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.07

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