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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.03, 12,406.47 and 5,634.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.03, 12,406.47 and 5,634.71 is: 7,776.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.03 : 12,406.47 = 5,634.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.03/12,406.47 = 5,634.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.03x = 12,406.47 × 5,634.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.03x = 69,906,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,906,893.72/8,989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,776.92

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