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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.45, 12,414.67 and 6,016.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.45, 12,414.67 and 6,016.17 is: 8,300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.45 : 12,414.67 = 6,016.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.45/12,414.67 = 6,016.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.45x = 12,414.67 × 6,016.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.45x = 74,688,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,688,765.21/8,998.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.18

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