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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.59, 12,363.27 and 4,979.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.59, 12,363.27 and 4,979.77 is: 6,872.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.59 : 12,363.27 = 4,979.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.59/12,363.27 = 4,979.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.59x = 12,363.27 × 4,979.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.59x = 61,566,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,566,228.81/8,958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.31

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