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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.76, 12,402.77 and 5,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.76, 12,402.77 and 5,008.68 is: 6,911.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.76 : 12,402.77 = 5,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.76/12,402.77 = 5,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.76x = 12,402.77 × 5,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.76x = 62,121,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,121,481.00/8,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.79

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