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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.35, 12,359.61 and 4,977.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.35, 12,359.61 and 4,977.36 is: 6,868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.35 : 12,359.61 = 4,977.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.35/12,359.61 = 4,977.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.35x = 12,359.61 × 4,977.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.35x = 61,518,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,518,228.43/8,956.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.67

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