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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.69, 12,018.10 and 6,198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.69, 12,018.10 and 6,198.86 is: 8,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.69 : 12,018.10 = 6,198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.69/12,018.10 = 6,198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.69x = 12,018.10 × 6,198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.69x = 74,498,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,498,519.37/8,717.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,545.67

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