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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.56, 12,405.90 and 5,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.56, 12,405.90 and 5,010.52 is: 6,914.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.56 : 12,405.90 = 5,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.56/12,405.90 = 5,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.56x = 12,405.90 × 5,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.56x = 62,160,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160,010.07/8,989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.69

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