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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.55, 12,357.26 and 4,975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.55, 12,357.26 and 4,975.73 is: 6,866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.55 : 12,357.26 = 4,975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.55/12,357.26 = 4,975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.55x = 12,357.26 × 4,975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.55x = 61,486,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,486,367.63/8,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.49

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