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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.18, 12,361.38 and 4,978.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.18, 12,361.38 and 4,978.38 is: 6,870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.18 : 12,361.38 = 4,978.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.18/12,361.38 = 4,978.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.18x = 12,361.38 × 4,978.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.18x = 61,539,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539,646.96/8,957.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.43

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