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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.13, 12,359.89 and 4,977.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.13, 12,359.89 and 4,977.79 is: 6,868.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.13 : 12,359.89 = 4,977.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.13/12,359.89 = 4,977.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.13x = 12,359.89 × 4,977.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.13x = 61,524,936.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,524,936.84/8,957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.82

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