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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.68, 12,360.36 and 4,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.68, 12,360.36 and 4,978.20 is: 6,869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.68 : 12,360.36 = 4,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.68/12,360.36 = 4,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.68x = 12,360.36 × 4,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.68x = 61,532,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,532,344.15/8,956.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.99

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