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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.03, 12,419.83 and 6,886.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.03, 12,419.83 and 6,886.19 is: 9,494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.03 : 12,419.83 = 6,886.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.03/12,419.83 = 6,886.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.03x = 12,419.83 × 6,886.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.03x = 85,525,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,525,309.15/9,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,494.34

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