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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.33, 12,392.37 and 4,947.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.33, 12,392.37 and 4,947.02 is: 6,826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.33 : 12,392.37 = 4,947.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.33/12,392.37 = 4,947.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.33x = 12,392.37 × 4,947.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.33x = 61,305,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,305,333.22/8,980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.63

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