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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.99, 12,386.82 and 4,998.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.99, 12,386.82 and 4,998.42 is: 6,896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.99 : 12,386.82 = 4,998.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.99/12,386.82 = 4,998.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.99x = 12,386.82 × 4,998.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.99x = 61,914,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,914,528.82/8,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.26

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