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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.79, 12,363.56 and 4,979.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.79, 12,363.56 and 4,979.81 is: 6,872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.79 : 12,363.56 = 4,979.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.79/12,363.56 = 4,979.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.79x = 12,363.56 × 4,979.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.79x = 61,568,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,568,218.41/8,958.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.38

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