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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.56, 12,362.19 and 4,978.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.56, 12,362.19 and 4,978.57 is: 6,870.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.56 : 12,362.19 = 4,978.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.56/12,362.19 = 4,978.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.56x = 12,362.19 × 4,978.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.56x = 61,545,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545,966.46/8,957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.84

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