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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.28, 12,356.55 and 4,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.28, 12,356.55 and 4,975.62 is: 6,866.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.28 : 12,356.55 = 4,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.28/12,356.55 = 4,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.28x = 12,356.55 × 4,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.28x = 61,481,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481,497.31/8,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.16

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