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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.79, 12,352.01 and 4,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.79, 12,352.01 and 4,971.90 is: 6,861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.79 : 12,352.01 = 4,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.79/12,352.01 = 4,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.79x = 12,352.01 × 4,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.79x = 61,412,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,412,970.95/8,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,861.18

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