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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.29, 12,109.35 and 4,998.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.29, 12,109.35 and 4,998.68 is: 6,898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.29 : 12,109.35 = 4,998.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.29/12,109.35 = 4,998.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.29x = 12,109.35 × 4,998.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.29x = 60,530,769.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,530,769.27/8,774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.65

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