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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.18, 12,357.04 and 4,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.18, 12,357.04 and 4,975.60 is: 6,866.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.18 : 12,357.04 = 4,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.18/12,357.04 = 4,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.18x = 12,357.04 × 4,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.18x = 61,483,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483,688.22/8,954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.48

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