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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.73, 12,393.41 and 6,298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.73, 12,393.41 and 6,298.09 is: 8,684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.73 : 12,393.41 = 6,298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.73/12,393.41 = 6,298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.73x = 12,393.41 × 6,298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.73x = 78,054,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,054,749.11/8,987.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,684.59

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