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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.36, 12,356.40 and 4,975.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.36, 12,356.40 and 4,975.12 is: 6,866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.36 : 12,356.40 = 4,975.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.36/12,356.40 = 4,975.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.36x = 12,356.40 × 4,975.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.36x = 61,474,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474,572.77/8,953.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.09

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