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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.23, 12,403.71 and 5,213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.23, 12,403.71 and 5,213.58 is: 7,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.23 : 12,403.71 = 5,213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.23/12,403.71 = 5,213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.23x = 12,403.71 × 5,213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.23x = 64,667,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,667,734.38/8,988.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.72

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