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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,978.84, 12,390.64 and 4,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,978.84, 12,390.64 and 4,999.96 is: 6,899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,978.84 : 12,390.64 = 4,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,978.84/12,390.64 = 4,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,978.84x = 12,390.64 × 4,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,978.84x = 61,952,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,952,704.37/8,978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.86

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