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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.44, 12,356.56 and 4,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.44, 12,356.56 and 4,975.32 is: 6,865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.44 : 12,356.56 = 4,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.44/12,356.56 = 4,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.44x = 12,356.56 × 4,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.44x = 61,477,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,477,840.10/8,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.63

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