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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895, 12,260.97 and 7,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895, 12,260.97 and 7,003.59 is: 9,653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895 : 12,260.97 = 7,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895/12,260.97 = 7,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895x = 12,260.97 × 7,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895x = 85,870,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,870,806.88/8,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,653.83

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