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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.64, 12,357.30 and 4,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.64, 12,357.30 and 4,975.67 is: 6,866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.64 : 12,357.30 = 4,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.64/12,357.30 = 4,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.64x = 12,357.30 × 4,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.64x = 61,485,785.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485,785.10/8,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.36

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