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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.37, 12,359.70 and 4,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.37, 12,359.70 and 4,977.40 is: 6,868.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.37 : 12,359.70 = 4,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.37/12,359.70 = 4,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.37x = 12,359.70 × 4,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.37x = 61,519,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,519,149.06/8,956.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.76

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