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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,959.74, 12,364.59 and 4,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,959.74, 12,364.59 and 4,926.74 is: 6,798.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,959.74 : 12,364.59 = 4,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,959.74/12,364.59 = 4,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,959.74x = 12,364.59 × 4,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,959.74x = 60,917,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,917,120.14/8,959.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.98

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