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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,978.44, 12,388.92 and 4,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,978.44, 12,388.92 and 4,999.60 is: 6,898.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,978.44 : 12,388.92 = 4,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,978.44/12,388.92 = 4,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,978.44x = 12,388.92 × 4,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,978.44x = 61,939,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,939,644.43/8,978.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.71

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