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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.71, 12,413.66 and 4,962.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.71, 12,413.66 and 4,962.67 is: 6,848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.71 : 12,413.66 = 4,962.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.71/12,413.66 = 4,962.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.71x = 12,413.66 × 4,962.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.71x = 61,604,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,604,842.22/8,995.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.25

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