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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.18, 12,405.05 and 5,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.18, 12,405.05 and 5,010.26 is: 6,914.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.18 : 12,405.05 = 5,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.18/12,405.05 = 5,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.18x = 12,405.05 × 5,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.18x = 62,152,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,152,457.52/8,989.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.14

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