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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.52, 12,362.54 and 4,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.52, 12,362.54 and 4,979.60 is: 6,871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.52 : 12,362.54 = 4,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.52/12,362.54 = 4,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.52x = 12,362.54 × 4,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.52x = 61,560,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,560,504.18/8,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.73

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