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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.64, 12,410.04 and 6,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.64, 12,410.04 and 6,863.68 is: 9,473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.64 : 12,410.04 = 6,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.64/12,410.04 = 6,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.64x = 12,410.04 × 6,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.64x = 85,178,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,178,543.35/8,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.08

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