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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.16, 12,361.90 and 4,979.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.16, 12,361.90 and 4,979.34 is: 6,871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.16 : 12,361.90 = 4,979.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.16/12,361.90 = 4,979.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.16x = 12,361.90 × 4,979.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.16x = 61,554,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554,103.15/8,958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.29

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