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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.73, 12,397.14 and 4,949.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.73, 12,397.14 and 4,949.97 is: 6,831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.73 : 12,397.14 = 4,949.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.73/12,397.14 = 4,949.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.73x = 12,397.14 × 4,949.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.73x = 61,365,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,365,446.34/8,982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.50

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