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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.41, 12,009.33 and 6,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.41, 12,009.33 and 6,705.27 is: 9,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.41 : 12,009.33 = 6,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.41/12,009.33 = 6,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.41x = 12,009.33 × 6,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.41x = 80,525,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,525,800.17/8,698.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.53

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