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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.20, 12,424.43 and 6,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.20, 12,424.43 and 6,848.82 is: 9,458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.20 : 12,424.43 = 6,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.20/12,424.43 = 6,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.20x = 12,424.43 × 6,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.20x = 85,092,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,092,653.61/8,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,458.74

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