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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.24, 12,354.09 and 4,973.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.24, 12,354.09 and 4,973.73 is: 6,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.24 : 12,354.09 = 4,973.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.24/12,354.09 = 4,973.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.24x = 12,354.09 × 4,973.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.24x = 61,445,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,445,908.06/8,952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.75

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