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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977, 12,388.50 and 4,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977, 12,388.50 and 4,998.28 is: 6,897.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977 : 12,388.50 = 4,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977/12,388.50 = 4,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977x = 12,388.50 × 4,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977x = 61,921,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,921,191.78/8,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.76

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