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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.01, 12,356.15 and 4,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.01, 12,356.15 and 4,975.16 is: 6,865.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.01 : 12,356.15 = 4,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.01/12,356.15 = 4,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.01x = 12,356.15 × 4,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.01x = 61,473,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,473,736.58/8,954.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.50

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