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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.83, 12,353.37 and 4,972.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.83, 12,353.37 and 4,972.86 is: 6,862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.83 : 12,353.37 = 4,972.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.83/12,353.37 = 4,972.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.83x = 12,353.37 × 4,972.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.83x = 61,431,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,431,579.54/8,951.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.46

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