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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.98, 12,007.88 and 7,027.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.98, 12,007.88 and 7,027.86 is: 9,692.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.98 : 12,007.88 = 7,027.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.98/12,007.88 = 7,027.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.98x = 12,007.88 × 7,027.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.98x = 84,389,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,389,699.54/8,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,692.19

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