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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.74, 12,358.35 and 4,976.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.74, 12,358.35 and 4,976.62 is: 6,867.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.74 : 12,358.35 = 4,976.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.74/12,358.35 = 4,976.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.74x = 12,358.35 × 4,976.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.74x = 61,502,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502,749.99/8,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.41

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