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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,952.93, 12,355.20 and 4,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,952.93, 12,355.20 and 4,973.94 is: 6,864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,952.93 : 12,355.20 = 4,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,952.93/12,355.20 = 4,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,952.93x = 12,355.20 × 4,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,952.93x = 61,454,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,454,023.49/8,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.12

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