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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.84, 12,357.31 and 4,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.84, 12,357.31 and 4,976.20 is: 6,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.84 : 12,357.31 = 4,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.84/12,357.31 = 4,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.84x = 12,357.31 × 4,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.84x = 61,492,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,492,458.36/8,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.95

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