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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.20, 12,399.42 and 4,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.20, 12,399.42 and 4,952.16 is: 6,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.20 : 12,399.42 = 4,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.20/12,399.42 = 4,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.20x = 12,399.42 × 4,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.20x = 61,403,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403,911.75/8,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.89

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