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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.61, 14,351.45 and 8,988.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.61, 14,351.45 and 8,988.93 is: 12,417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.61 : 14,351.45 = 8,988.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.61/14,351.45 = 8,988.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.61x = 14,351.45 × 8,988.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.61x = 129,004,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,004,134.50/10,388.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.84

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