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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.38, 12,388.89 and 6,847.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.38, 12,388.89 and 6,847.90 is: 9,451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.38 : 12,388.89 = 6,847.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.38/12,388.89 = 6,847.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.38x = 12,388.89 × 6,847.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.38x = 84,837,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,837,848.86/8,976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.23

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