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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.78, 12,413.58 and 6,872.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.78, 12,413.58 and 6,872.74 is: 9,483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.78 : 12,413.58 = 6,872.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.78/12,413.58 = 6,872.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.78x = 12,413.58 × 6,872.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.78x = 85,315,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,315,307.81/8,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.93

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