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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.56, 12,357.30 and 4,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.56, 12,357.30 and 4,975.56 is: 6,866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.56 : 12,357.30 = 4,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.56/12,357.30 = 4,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.56x = 12,357.30 × 4,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.56x = 61,484,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,484,487.59/8,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.28

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