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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.81, 12,358.71 and 4,977.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.81, 12,358.71 and 4,977.09 is: 6,868.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.81 : 12,358.71 = 4,977.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.81/12,358.71 = 4,977.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.81x = 12,358.71 × 4,977.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.81x = 61,510,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,510,411.95/8,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.21

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