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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.61, 12,360.11 and 4,978.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.61, 12,360.11 and 4,978.71 is: 6,869.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.61 : 12,360.11 = 4,978.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.61/12,360.11 = 4,978.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.61x = 12,360.11 × 4,978.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.61x = 61,537,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,537,378.36/8,957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.84

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