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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.64, 12,419.72 and 6,870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.64, 12,419.72 and 6,870.68 is: 9,482.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.64 : 12,419.72 = 6,870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.64/12,419.72 = 6,870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.64x = 12,419.72 × 6,870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.64x = 85,331,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,331,921.81/8,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.76

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