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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.05, 12,356.61 and 4,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.05, 12,356.61 and 4,975.06 is: 6,865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.05 : 12,356.61 = 4,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.05/12,356.61 = 4,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.05x = 12,356.61 × 4,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.05x = 61,474,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474,876.15/8,954.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.59

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