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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.50, 12,264.98 and 6,966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.50, 12,264.98 and 6,966.93 is: 9,617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.50 : 12,264.98 = 6,966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.50/12,264.98 = 6,966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.50x = 12,264.98 × 6,966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.50x = 85,449,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,449,257.11/8,884.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,617.79

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