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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.76, 12,404.15 and 5,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.76, 12,404.15 and 5,009.68 is: 6,913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.76 : 12,404.15 = 5,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.76/12,404.15 = 5,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.76x = 12,404.15 × 5,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.76x = 62,140,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,140,797.12/8,988.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.17

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