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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.43, 12,361.18 and 4,978.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.43, 12,361.18 and 4,978.47 is: 6,870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.43 : 12,361.18 = 4,978.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.43/12,361.18 = 4,978.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.43x = 12,361.18 × 4,978.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.43x = 61,539,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539,763.79/8,957.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.25

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