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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.71, 12,290.70 and 6,865.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.71, 12,290.70 and 6,865.21 is: 9,471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.71 : 12,290.70 = 6,865.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.71/12,290.70 = 6,865.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.71x = 12,290.70 × 6,865.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.71x = 84,378,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,378,236.55/8,908.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.43

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