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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.49, 12,413.79 and 4,962.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.49, 12,413.79 and 4,962.23 is: 6,847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.49 : 12,413.79 = 4,962.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.49/12,413.79 = 4,962.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.49x = 12,413.79 × 4,962.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.49x = 61,600,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600,074.94/8,995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.88

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