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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988, 12,403.52 and 5,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988, 12,403.52 and 5,262.08 is: 7,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988 : 12,403.52 = 5,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988/12,403.52 = 5,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988x = 12,403.52 × 5,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988x = 65,268,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,268,314.52/8,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,261.72

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