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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.04, 12,354.98 and 4,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.04, 12,354.98 and 4,974.08 is: 6,864.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.04 : 12,354.98 = 4,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.04/12,354.98 = 4,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.04x = 12,354.98 × 4,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.04x = 61,454,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,454,658.92/8,953.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.11

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