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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.07, 12,354.54 and 4,973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.07, 12,354.54 and 4,973.84 is: 6,863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.07 : 12,354.54 = 4,973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.07/12,354.54 = 4,973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.07x = 12,354.54 × 4,973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.07x = 61,449,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,449,443.46/8,953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.51

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