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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.72, 12,404.49 and 5,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.72, 12,404.49 and 5,214.13 is: 7,195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.72 : 12,404.49 = 5,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.72/12,404.49 = 5,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.72x = 12,404.49 × 5,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.72x = 64,678,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,678,623.44/8,988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.53

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