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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.46, 12,361.11 and 4,978.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.46, 12,361.11 and 4,978.54 is: 6,870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.46 : 12,361.11 = 4,978.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.46/12,361.11 = 4,978.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.46x = 12,361.11 × 4,978.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.46x = 61,540,280.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540,280.58/8,957.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.28

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