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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.96, 12,357.77 and 4,976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.96, 12,357.77 and 4,976.03 is: 6,866.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.96 : 12,357.77 = 4,976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.96/12,357.77 = 4,976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.96x = 12,357.77 × 4,976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.96x = 61,492,640.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,492,640.27/8,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.88

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