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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.70, 12,362.99 and 4,980.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.70, 12,362.99 and 4,980.18 is: 6,872.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.70 : 12,362.99 = 4,980.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.70/12,362.99 = 4,980.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.70x = 12,362.99 × 4,980.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.70x = 61,569,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,569,915.54/8,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.64

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