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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.93, 12,359.07 and 4,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.93, 12,359.07 and 4,976.88 is: 6,868.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.93 : 12,359.07 = 4,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.93/12,359.07 = 4,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.93x = 12,359.07 × 4,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.93x = 61,509,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,509,608.30/8,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.03

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