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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.72, 12,405.87 and 5,215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.72, 12,405.87 and 5,215.13 is: 7,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.72 : 12,405.87 = 5,215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.72/12,405.87 = 5,215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.72x = 12,405.87 × 5,215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.72x = 64,698,279.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698,279.09/8,989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.92

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