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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.70, 12,691.05 and 5,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.70, 12,691.05 and 5,998.30 is: 8,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.70 : 12,691.05 = 5,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.70/12,691.05 = 5,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.70x = 12,691.05 × 5,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.70x = 76,124,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,124,725.22/8,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.45

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