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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.34, 12,361.40 and 4,979.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.34, 12,361.40 and 4,979.18 is: 6,870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.34 : 12,361.40 = 4,979.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.34/12,361.40 = 4,979.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.34x = 12,361.40 × 4,979.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.34x = 61,549,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549,635.65/8,958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.65

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