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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.64, 12,387.40 and 4,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.64, 12,387.40 and 4,997.64 is: 6,896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.64 : 12,387.40 = 4,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.64/12,387.40 = 4,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.64x = 12,387.40 × 4,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.64x = 61,907,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,907,765.74/8,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.54

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