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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.99, 12,385.44 and 4,997.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.99, 12,385.44 and 4,997.42 is: 6,894.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.99 : 12,385.44 = 4,997.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.99/12,385.44 = 4,997.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.99x = 12,385.44 × 4,997.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.99x = 61,895,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,895,183.64/8,976.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.87

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