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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.72, 12,287.48 and 6,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.72, 12,287.48 and 6,879.40 is: 9,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.72 : 12,287.48 = 6,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.72/12,287.48 = 6,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.72x = 12,287.48 × 6,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.72x = 84,530,489.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,530,489.91/8,899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.11

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