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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956.91, 12,360.60 and 4,978.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956.91, 12,360.60 and 4,978.09 is: 6,869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956.91 : 12,360.60 = 4,978.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956.91/12,360.60 = 4,978.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956.91x = 12,360.60 × 4,978.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956.91x = 61,532,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,532,194.70/8,956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.80

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