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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.07, 12,355.76 and 4,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.07, 12,355.76 and 4,974.44 is: 6,865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.07 : 12,355.76 = 4,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.07/12,355.76 = 4,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.07x = 12,355.76 × 4,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.07x = 61,462,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,462,961.90/8,953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.02

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