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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.17, 12,362.72 and 4,979.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.17, 12,362.72 and 4,979.64 is: 6,871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.17 : 12,362.72 = 4,979.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.17/12,362.72 = 4,979.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.17x = 12,362.72 × 4,979.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.17x = 61,561,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,561,870.12/8,959.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.38

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