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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.49, 12,354.43 and 4,973.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.49, 12,354.43 and 4,973.97 is: 6,864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.49 : 12,354.43 = 4,973.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.49/12,354.43 = 4,973.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.49x = 12,354.43 × 4,973.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.49x = 61,450,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450,564.19/8,952.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.08

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