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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.91, 12,405.73 and 6,162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.91, 12,405.73 and 6,162.37 is: 8,494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.91 : 12,405.73 = 6,162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.91/12,405.73 = 6,162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.91x = 12,405.73 × 6,162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.91x = 76,448,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,448,704.33/8,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.39

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