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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.18, 12,405.36 and 5,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.18, 12,405.36 and 5,011.14 is: 6,915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.18 : 12,405.36 = 5,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.18/12,405.36 = 5,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.18x = 12,405.36 × 5,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.18x = 62,164,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,164,995.71/8,989.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.54

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