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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.95, 12,413.21 and 7,006.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.95, 12,413.21 and 7,006.35 is: 9,664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.95 : 12,413.21 = 7,006.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.95/12,413.21 = 7,006.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.95x = 12,413.21 × 7,006.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.95x = 86,971,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,971,258.85/8,998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.60

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