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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.33, 12,354.62 and 4,973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.33, 12,354.62 and 4,973.82 is: 6,864.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.33 : 12,354.62 = 4,973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.33/12,354.62 = 4,973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.33x = 12,354.62 × 4,973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.33x = 61,449,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,449,631.18/8,952.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.09

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