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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.39, 12,417.69 and 4,965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.39, 12,417.69 and 4,965.25 is: 6,852.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.39 : 12,417.69 = 4,965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.39/12,417.69 = 4,965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.39x = 12,417.69 × 4,965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.39x = 61,656,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,656,950.79/8,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.00

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