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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.74, 12,385.10 and 4,997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.74, 12,385.10 and 4,997.17 is: 6,894.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.74 : 12,385.10 = 4,997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.74/12,385.10 = 4,997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.74x = 12,385.10 × 4,997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.74x = 61,890,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,890,363.26/8,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.53

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