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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.80, 12,405.30 and 4,956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.80, 12,405.30 and 4,956.30 is: 6,839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.80 : 12,405.30 = 4,956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.80/12,405.30 = 4,956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.80x = 12,405.30 × 4,956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.80x = 61,484,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,484,388.39/8,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.35

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