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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.36, 12,355.02 and 4,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.36, 12,355.02 and 4,974.12 is: 6,864.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.36 : 12,355.02 = 4,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.36/12,355.02 = 4,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.36x = 12,355.02 × 4,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.36x = 61,455,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,455,352.08/8,952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.71

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