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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.04, 13,461.36 and 8,676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.04, 13,461.36 and 8,676.70 is: 12,995.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.04 : 13,461.36 = 8,676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.04/13,461.36 = 8,676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.04x = 13,461.36 × 8,676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.04x = 116,800,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,800,182.31/8,988.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.07

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