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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.71, 12,355.44 and 4,974.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.71, 12,355.44 and 4,974.58 is: 6,864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.71 : 12,355.44 = 4,974.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.71/12,355.44 = 4,974.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.71x = 12,355.44 × 4,974.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.71x = 61,463,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,463,124.72/8,953.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.54

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