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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.67, 12,357.62 and 4,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.67, 12,357.62 and 4,976.16 is: 6,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.67 : 12,357.62 = 4,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.67/12,357.62 = 4,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.67x = 12,357.62 × 4,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.67x = 61,493,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493,494.34/8,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.20

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