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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.88, 12,353 and 4,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.88, 12,353 and 4,972.80 is: 6,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.88 : 12,353 = 4,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.88/12,353 = 4,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.88x = 12,353 × 4,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.88x = 61,428,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428,998.40/8,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.90

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