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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.88, 12,402.88 and 5,009.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.88, 12,402.88 and 5,009.37 is: 6,912.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.88 : 12,402.88 = 5,009.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.88/12,402.88 = 5,009.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.88x = 12,402.88 × 5,009.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.88x = 62,130,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,130,614.99/8,987.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,912.71

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