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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.36, 12,359.55 and 4,977.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.36, 12,359.55 and 4,977.82 is: 6,869.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.36 : 12,359.55 = 4,977.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.36/12,359.55 = 4,977.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.36x = 12,359.55 × 4,977.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.36x = 61,523,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,523,615.18/8,956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.27

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