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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.51, 12,358.22 and 4,976.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.51, 12,358.22 and 4,976.66 is: 6,867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.51 : 12,358.22 = 4,976.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.51/12,358.22 = 4,976.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.51x = 12,358.22 × 4,976.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.51x = 61,502,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502,572.47/8,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.57

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