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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.92, 12,354.96 and 4,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.92, 12,354.96 and 4,974.96 is: 6,864.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.92 : 12,354.96 = 4,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.92/12,354.96 = 4,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.92x = 12,354.96 × 4,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.92x = 61,465,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,465,431.80/8,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.64

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