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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.32, 12,387.20 and 4,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.32, 12,387.20 and 4,998.32 is: 6,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.32 : 12,387.20 = 4,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.32/12,387.20 = 4,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.32x = 12,387.20 × 4,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.32x = 61,915,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,915,189.50/8,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.85

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