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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.22, 12,358.14 and 4,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.22, 12,358.14 and 4,976.32 is: 6,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.22 : 12,358.14 = 4,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.22/12,358.14 = 4,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.22x = 12,358.14 × 4,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.22x = 61,498,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,498,059.24/8,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.29

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