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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.78, 12,387.90 and 4,997.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.78, 12,387.90 and 4,997.98 is: 6,896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.78 : 12,387.90 = 4,997.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.78/12,387.90 = 4,997.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.78x = 12,387.90 × 4,997.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.78x = 61,914,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,914,476.44/8,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.41

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