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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.70, 12,406.64 and 6,867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.70, 12,406.64 and 6,867.68 is: 9,477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.70 : 12,406.64 = 6,867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.70/12,406.64 = 6,867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.70x = 12,406.64 × 6,867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.70x = 85,204,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,204,833.40/8,990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.00

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