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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.27, 12,418.07 and 6,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.27, 12,418.07 and 6,010.80 is: 8,296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.27 : 12,418.07 = 6,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.27/12,418.07 = 6,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.27x = 12,418.07 × 6,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.27x = 74,642,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,642,535.16/8,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.13

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