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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.92, 12,357.48 and 4,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.92, 12,357.48 and 4,975.84 is: 6,866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.92 : 12,357.48 = 4,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.92/12,357.48 = 4,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.92x = 12,357.48 × 4,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.92x = 61,488,843.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,488,843.28/8,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.49

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