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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.28, 12,419.89 and 6,315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.28, 12,419.89 and 6,315.73 is: 8,719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.28 : 12,419.89 = 6,315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.28/12,419.89 = 6,315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.28x = 12,419.89 × 6,315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.28x = 78,440,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,440,642.79/8,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,719.23

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