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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.08, 12,357.82 and 4,976.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.08, 12,357.82 and 4,976.12 is: 6,866.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.08 : 12,357.82 = 4,976.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.08/12,357.82 = 4,976.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.08x = 12,357.82 × 4,976.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.08x = 61,493,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493,995.26/8,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.94

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