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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.52, 12,361.16 and 4,978.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.52, 12,361.16 and 4,978.60 is: 6,870.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.52 : 12,361.16 = 4,978.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.52/12,361.16 = 4,978.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.52x = 12,361.16 × 4,978.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.52x = 61,541,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,252.72/8,957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.34

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