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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.84, 12,398.70 and 6,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.84, 12,398.70 and 6,001.72 is: 8,285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.84 : 12,398.70 = 6,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.84/12,398.70 = 6,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.84x = 12,398.70 × 6,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.84x = 74,413,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,413,525.76/8,980.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.81

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