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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.17, 12,357.77 and 4,976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.17, 12,357.77 and 4,976.25 is: 6,867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.17 : 12,357.77 = 4,976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.17/12,357.77 = 4,976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.17x = 12,357.77 × 4,976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.17x = 61,495,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,495,328.08/8,955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.02

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