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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.97, 12,400.14 and 4,952.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.97, 12,400.14 and 4,952.67 is: 6,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.97 : 12,400.14 = 4,952.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.97/12,400.14 = 4,952.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.97x = 12,400.14 × 4,952.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.97x = 61,413,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,413,714.61/8,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.40

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