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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.26, 12,354.29 and 4,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.26, 12,354.29 and 4,973.30 is: 6,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.26 : 12,354.29 = 4,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.26/12,354.29 = 4,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.26x = 12,354.29 × 4,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.26x = 61,441,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441,590.46/8,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.25

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