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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.61, 12,388.82 and 4,998.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.61, 12,388.82 and 4,998.51 is: 6,897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.61 : 12,388.82 = 4,998.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.61/12,388.82 = 4,998.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.61x = 12,388.82 × 4,998.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.61x = 61,925,615.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,925,615.67/8,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.78

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