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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.62, 12,110.97 and 6,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.62, 12,110.97 and 6,982.08 is: 9,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.62 : 12,110.97 = 6,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.62/12,110.97 = 6,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.62x = 12,110.97 × 6,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.62x = 84,559,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,559,761.42/8,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,643.45

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