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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.62, 12,358.76 and 4,977.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.62, 12,358.76 and 4,977.72 is: 6,868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.62 : 12,358.76 = 4,977.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.62/12,358.76 = 4,977.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.62x = 12,358.76 × 4,977.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.62x = 61,518,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,518,421.94/8,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.49

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