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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,987.96, 12,402.51 and 5,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,987.96, 12,402.51 and 5,008.70 is: 6,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,987.96 : 12,402.51 = 5,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,987.96/12,402.51 = 5,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,987.96x = 12,402.51 × 5,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,987.96x = 62,120,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,120,451.84/8,987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.52

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