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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.87, 12,361.77 and 4,978.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.87, 12,361.77 and 4,978.91 is: 6,870.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.87 : 12,361.77 = 4,978.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.87/12,361.77 = 4,978.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.87x = 12,361.77 × 4,978.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.87x = 61,548,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548,078.46/8,957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.84

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