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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.84, 12,362.12 and 4,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.84, 12,362.12 and 4,979.44 is: 6,871.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.84 : 12,362.12 = 4,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.84/12,362.12 = 4,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.84x = 12,362.12 × 4,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.84x = 61,556,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556,434.81/8,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.03

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