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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.68, 12,415.02 and 6,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.68, 12,415.02 and 6,014.12 is: 8,303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.68 : 12,415.02 = 6,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.68/12,415.02 = 6,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.68x = 12,415.02 × 6,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.68x = 74,665,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,665,420.08/8,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.83

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