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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.02, 12,416.68 and 4,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.02, 12,416.68 and 4,964.62 is: 6,850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.02 : 12,416.68 = 4,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.02/12,416.68 = 4,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.02x = 12,416.68 × 4,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.02x = 61,644,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644,097.86/8,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.85

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