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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.87, 12,410.78 and 6,762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.87, 12,410.78 and 6,762.11 is: 9,330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.87 : 12,410.78 = 6,762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.87/12,410.78 = 6,762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.87x = 12,410.78 × 6,762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.87x = 83,922,963.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,922,963.68/8,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.09

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