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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.39, 12,361.01 and 4,978.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.39, 12,361.01 and 4,978.26 is: 6,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.39 : 12,361.01 = 4,978.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.39/12,361.01 = 4,978.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.39x = 12,361.01 × 4,978.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.39x = 61,536,296.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,536,296.75/8,957.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.90

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