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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.01, 12,406.14 and 5,010.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.01, 12,406.14 and 5,010.93 is: 6,915.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.01 : 12,406.14 = 5,010.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.01/12,406.14 = 5,010.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.01x = 12,406.14 × 5,010.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.01x = 62,166,299.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166,299.11/8,990.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.04

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