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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.52, 12,406.29 and 5,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.52, 12,406.29 and 5,010.10 is: 6,914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.52 : 12,406.29 = 5,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.52/12,406.29 = 5,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.52x = 12,406.29 × 5,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.52x = 62,156,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,156,753.53/8,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.36

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