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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.66, 12,404.20 and 5,009.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.66, 12,404.20 and 5,009.67 is: 6,913.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.66 : 12,404.20 = 5,009.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.66/12,404.20 = 5,009.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.66x = 12,404.20 × 5,009.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.66x = 62,140,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,140,948.61/8,988.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.26

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