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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.10, 12,405.02 and 5,010.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.10, 12,405.02 and 5,010.47 is: 6,914.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.10 : 12,405.02 = 5,010.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.10/12,405.02 = 5,010.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.10x = 12,405.02 × 5,010.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.10x = 62,155,019.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,155,019.33/8,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.49

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