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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.90, 12,410.41 and 6,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.90, 12,410.41 and 6,607.12 is: 9,112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.90 : 12,410.41 = 6,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.90/12,410.41 = 6,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.90x = 12,410.41 × 6,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.90x = 81,997,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,997,115.16/8,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.92

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