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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,896.63, 12,263.21 and 7,005.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,896.63, 12,263.21 and 7,005.21 is: 9,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896.63 : 12,263.21 = 7,005.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896.63/12,263.21 = 7,005.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896.63x = 12,263.21 × 7,005.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896.63x = 85,906,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,906,326.30/8,896.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,656.06

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