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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.69, 12,404.45 and 5,010.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.69, 12,404.45 and 5,010.05 is: 6,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.69 : 12,404.45 = 5,010.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.69/12,404.45 = 5,010.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.69x = 12,404.45 × 5,010.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.69x = 62,146,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,146,905.18/8,988.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.90

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