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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.21, 12,396.24 and 6,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.21, 12,396.24 and 6,718.68 is: 9,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.21 : 12,396.24 = 6,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.21/12,396.24 = 6,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.21x = 12,396.24 × 6,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.21x = 83,286,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,286,369.76/8,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.91

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