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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.68, 12,354.84 and 4,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.68, 12,354.84 and 4,974.16 is: 6,864.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.68 : 12,354.84 = 4,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.68/12,354.84 = 4,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.68x = 12,354.84 × 4,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.68x = 61,454,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,454,950.93/8,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.42

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