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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.60, 12,362.88 and 4,980.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.60, 12,362.88 and 4,980.09 is: 6,872.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.60 : 12,362.88 = 4,980.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.60/12,362.88 = 4,980.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.60x = 12,362.88 × 4,980.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.60x = 61,568,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568,255.06/8,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.53

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