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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.15, 12,402.18 and 5,210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.15, 12,402.18 and 5,210.58 is: 7,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.15 : 12,402.18 = 5,210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.15/12,402.18 = 5,210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.15x = 12,402.18 × 5,210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.15x = 64,622,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,622,551.06/8,988.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.75

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