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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.80, 12,421.26 and 6,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.80, 12,421.26 and 6,015.30 is: 8,303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.80 : 12,421.26 = 6,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.80/12,421.26 = 6,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.80x = 12,421.26 × 6,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.80x = 74,717,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717,605.28/8,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.06

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