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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.37, 12,357.14 and 4,975.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.37, 12,357.14 and 4,975.47 is: 6,866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.37 : 12,357.14 = 4,975.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.37/12,357.14 = 4,975.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.37x = 12,357.14 × 4,975.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.37x = 61,482,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482,554.48/8,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.21

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