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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.52, 12,357.44 and 4,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.52, 12,357.44 and 4,975.80 is: 6,866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.52 : 12,357.44 = 4,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.52/12,357.44 = 4,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.52x = 12,357.44 × 4,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.52x = 61,488,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,488,149.95/8,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.72

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