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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.68, 12,362.45 and 4,979.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.68, 12,362.45 and 4,979.55 is: 6,871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.68 : 12,362.45 = 4,979.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.68/12,362.45 = 4,979.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.68x = 12,362.45 × 4,979.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.68x = 61,559,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559,413.00/8,958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.49

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