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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.73, 12,355.00 and 4,974.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.73, 12,355.00 and 4,974.21 is: 6,864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.73 : 12,355.00 = 4,974.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.73/12,355.00 = 4,974.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.73x = 12,355.00 × 4,974.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.73x = 61,456,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456,352.11/8,952.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.54

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