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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.44, 12,353.51 and 4,973.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.44, 12,353.51 and 4,973.31 is: 6,862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.44 : 12,353.51 = 4,973.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.44/12,353.51 = 4,973.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.44x = 12,353.51 × 4,973.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.44x = 61,437,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,437,809.95/8,952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.69

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