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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.74, 12,361.31 and 4,978.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.74, 12,361.31 and 4,978.23 is: 6,870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.74 : 12,361.31 = 4,978.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.74/12,361.31 = 4,978.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.74x = 12,361.31 × 4,978.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.74x = 61,537,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,537,419.39/8,956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.52

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