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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.39, 12,358.26 and 4,976.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.39, 12,358.26 and 4,976.48 is: 6,867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.39 : 12,358.26 = 4,976.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.39/12,358.26 = 4,976.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.39x = 12,358.26 × 4,976.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.39x = 61,500,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500,571.93/8,955.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.44

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