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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989.79, 12,405.97 and 5,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989.79, 12,405.97 and 5,215.20 is: 7,197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989.79 : 12,405.97 = 5,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989.79/12,405.97 = 5,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989.79x = 12,405.97 × 5,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989.79x = 64,699,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,699,645.02/8,989.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.01

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