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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.48, 12,358.92 and 4,976.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.48, 12,358.92 and 4,976.58 is: 6,867.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.48 : 12,358.92 = 4,976.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.48/12,358.92 = 4,976.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.48x = 12,358.92 × 4,976.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.48x = 61,505,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,505,154.09/8,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.88

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