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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.13, 12,355.23 and 4,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.13, 12,355.23 and 4,974.16 is: 6,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.13 : 12,355.23 = 4,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.13/12,355.23 = 4,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.13x = 12,355.23 × 4,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.13x = 61,456,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456,901.79/8,953.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.29

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