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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.15, 12,406.70 and 5,214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.15, 12,406.70 and 5,214.76 is: 7,197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.15 : 12,406.70 = 5,214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.15/12,406.70 = 5,214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.15x = 12,406.70 × 5,214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.15x = 64,697,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697,962.89/8,989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.34

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