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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.88, 12,359.09 and 4,977.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.88, 12,359.09 and 4,977.98 is: 6,868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.88 : 12,359.09 = 4,977.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.88/12,359.09 = 4,977.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.88x = 12,359.09 × 4,977.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.88x = 61,523,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,523,302.84/8,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.83

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