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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.22, 12,407.61 and 6,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.22, 12,407.61 and 6,010.78 is: 8,291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.22 : 12,407.61 = 6,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.22/12,407.61 = 6,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.22x = 12,407.61 × 6,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.22x = 74,579,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,579,414.04/8,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.93

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