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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.62, 12,346.62 and 7,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.62, 12,346.62 and 7,204.34 is: 9,908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.62 : 12,346.62 = 7,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.62/12,346.62 = 7,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.62x = 12,346.62 × 7,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.62x = 88,949,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,949,248.33/8,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.99

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