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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.14, 12,353.37 and 4,973.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.14, 12,353.37 and 4,973.05 is: 6,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.14 : 12,353.37 = 4,973.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.14/12,353.37 = 4,973.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.14x = 12,353.37 × 4,973.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.14x = 61,433,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,433,926.68/8,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.25

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