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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,678.04, 12,986.80 and 7,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,678.04, 12,986.80 and 7,099.80 is: 10,624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,678.04 : 12,986.80 = 7,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,678.04/12,986.80 = 7,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,678.04x = 12,986.80 × 7,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,678.04x = 92,203,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,203,682.64/8,678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.94

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