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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.44, 12,353.82 and 4,973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.44, 12,353.82 and 4,973.44 is: 6,863.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.44 : 12,353.82 = 4,973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.44/12,353.82 = 4,973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.44x = 12,353.82 × 4,973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.44x = 61,440,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440,982.54/8,952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.04

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