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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.42, 12,098.70 and 4,990.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.42, 12,098.70 and 4,990.08 is: 6,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.42 : 12,098.70 = 4,990.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.42/12,098.70 = 4,990.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.42x = 12,098.70 × 4,990.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.42x = 60,373,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,373,480.90/8,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.12

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