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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.94, 12,389.34 and 5,150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.94, 12,389.34 and 5,150.07 is: 7,107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.94 : 12,389.34 = 5,150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.94/12,389.34 = 5,150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.94x = 12,389.34 × 5,150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.94x = 63,805,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,805,968.25/8,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.76

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