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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.45, 12,402.96 and 5,008.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.45, 12,402.96 and 5,008.11 is: 6,910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.45 : 12,402.96 = 5,008.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.45/12,402.96 = 5,008.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.45x = 12,402.96 × 5,008.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.45x = 62,115,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,115,388.01/8,988.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.58

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