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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.54, 12,357.02 and 4,975.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.54, 12,357.02 and 4,975.55 is: 6,866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.54 : 12,357.02 = 4,975.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.54/12,357.02 = 4,975.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.54x = 12,357.02 × 4,975.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.54x = 61,483,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483,014.19/8,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.13

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