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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.76, 12,413.76 and 6,637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.76, 12,413.76 and 6,637.04 is: 9,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.76 : 12,413.76 = 6,637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.76/12,413.76 = 6,637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.76x = 12,413.76 × 6,637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.76x = 82,390,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,390,621.67/8,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.83

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