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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.30, 12,357.75 and 4,976.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.30, 12,357.75 and 4,976.18 is: 6,866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.30 : 12,357.75 = 4,976.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.30/12,357.75 = 4,976.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.30x = 12,357.75 × 4,976.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.30x = 61,494,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,494,314.17/8,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.81

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