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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.41, 12,357.90 and 4,976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.41, 12,357.90 and 4,976.44 is: 6,867.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.41 : 12,357.90 = 4,976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.41/12,357.90 = 4,976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.41x = 12,357.90 × 4,976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.41x = 61,498,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,498,316.98/8,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.17

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