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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.64, 12,109.68 and 4,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.64, 12,109.68 and 4,998.96 is: 6,898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.64 : 12,109.68 = 4,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.64/12,109.68 = 4,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.64x = 12,109.68 × 4,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.64x = 60,535,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,535,805.93/8,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.95

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