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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.61, 12,402.39 and 5,008.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.61, 12,402.39 and 5,008.59 is: 6,911.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.61 : 12,402.39 = 5,008.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.61/12,402.39 = 5,008.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.61x = 12,402.39 × 5,008.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.61x = 62,118,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,118,486.53/8,987.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.57

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