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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.40, 12,998.90 and 7,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.40, 12,998.90 and 7,901 is: 11,844.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.40 : 12,998.90 = 7,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.40/12,998.90 = 7,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.40x = 12,998.90 × 7,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.40x = 102,704,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,704,308.90/8,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,844.03

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