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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,978, 12,389.39 and 4,999.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,978, 12,389.39 and 4,999.11 is: 6,898.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,978 : 12,389.39 = 4,999.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,978/12,389.39 = 4,999.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,978x = 12,389.39 × 4,999.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,978x = 61,935,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,935,923.44/8,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.63

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