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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.93, 12,361.40 and 4,978.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.93, 12,361.40 and 4,978.90 is: 6,870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.93 : 12,361.40 = 4,978.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.93/12,361.40 = 4,978.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.93x = 12,361.40 × 4,978.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.93x = 61,546,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,546,174.46/8,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.58

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