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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.44, 12,360.96 and 4,978.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.44, 12,360.96 and 4,978.56 is: 6,870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.44 : 12,360.96 = 4,978.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.44/12,360.96 = 4,978.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.44x = 12,360.96 × 4,978.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.44x = 61,539,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539,781.02/8,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.24

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