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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952, 12,353.22 and 4,972.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952, 12,353.22 and 4,972.87 is: 6,862.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952 : 12,353.22 = 4,972.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952/12,353.22 = 4,972.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952x = 12,353.22 × 4,972.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952x = 61,430,957.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,430,957.14/8,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.26

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