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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,619.22, 12,932.19 and 6,968.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,619.22, 12,932.19 and 6,968.74 is: 10,455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,619.22 : 12,932.19 = 6,968.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,619.22/12,932.19 = 6,968.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,619.22x = 12,932.19 × 6,968.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,619.22x = 90,121,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,121,069.74/8,619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.83

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