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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.94, 12,406.03 and 6,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.94, 12,406.03 and 6,127.52 is: 8,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.94 : 12,406.03 = 6,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.94/12,406.03 = 6,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.94x = 12,406.03 × 6,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.94x = 76,018,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,018,119.60/8,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.33

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