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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.97, 12,361.11 and 4,978.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.97, 12,361.11 and 4,978.69 is: 6,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.97 : 12,361.11 = 4,978.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.97/12,361.11 = 4,978.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.97x = 12,361.11 × 4,978.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.97x = 61,542,119.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542,119.94/8,957.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.10

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