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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.96, 12,403.89 and 5,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.96, 12,403.89 and 5,009.70 is: 6,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.96 : 12,403.89 = 5,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.96/12,403.89 = 5,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.96x = 12,403.89 × 5,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.96x = 62,139,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,139,767.73/8,988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,912.90

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