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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.17, 12,361.75 and 4,979.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.17, 12,361.75 and 4,979.16 is: 6,870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.17 : 12,361.75 = 4,979.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.17/12,361.75 = 4,979.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.17x = 12,361.75 × 4,979.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.17x = 61,551,118.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,551,118.68/8,958.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.95

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