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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.29, 12,356.44 and 4,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.29, 12,356.44 and 4,975.30 is: 6,865.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.29 : 12,356.44 = 4,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.29/12,356.44 = 4,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.29x = 12,356.44 × 4,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.29x = 61,476,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,476,995.93/8,954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.65

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