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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,988.96, 12,405.48 and 5,213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,988.96, 12,405.48 and 5,213.16 is: 7,194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,988.96 : 12,405.48 = 5,213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,988.96/12,405.48 = 5,213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,988.96x = 12,405.48 × 5,213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,988.96x = 64,671,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,671,752.12/8,988.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.58

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