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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.77, 12,406.27 and 5,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.77, 12,406.27 and 5,010.88 is: 6,915.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.77 : 12,406.27 = 5,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.77/12,406.27 = 5,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.77x = 12,406.27 × 5,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.77x = 62,166,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166,330.22/8,989.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.23

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