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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.55, 12,356.09 and 4,920.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.55, 12,356.09 and 4,920.43 is: 6,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.55 : 12,356.09 = 4,920.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.55/12,356.09 = 4,920.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.55x = 12,356.09 × 4,920.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.55x = 60,797,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797,220.43/8,953.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.30

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