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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.01, 12,416.97 and 4,909.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.01, 12,416.97 and 4,909.66 is: 6,775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.01 : 12,416.97 = 4,909.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.01/12,416.97 = 4,909.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.01x = 12,416.97 × 4,909.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.01x = 60,963,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963,100.93/8,998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.18

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