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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.38, 12,388.19 and 4,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.38, 12,388.19 and 4,998.24 is: 6,898.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.38 : 12,388.19 = 4,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.38/12,388.19 = 4,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.38x = 12,388.19 × 4,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.38x = 61,919,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,919,121.79/8,976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.01

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