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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.78, 12,412.20 and 6,871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.78, 12,412.20 and 6,871.74 is: 9,482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.78 : 12,412.20 = 6,871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.78/12,412.20 = 6,871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.78x = 12,412.20 × 6,871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.78x = 85,293,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,293,411.23/8,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.55

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