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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.43, 12,402.29 and 5,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.43, 12,402.29 and 5,008.44 is: 6,911.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.43 : 12,402.29 = 5,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.43/12,402.29 = 5,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.43x = 12,402.29 × 5,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.43x = 62,116,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,116,125.33/8,987.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.44

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