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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.09, 12,407.78 and 5,408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.09, 12,407.78 and 5,408.66 is: 7,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.09 : 12,407.78 = 5,408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.09/12,407.78 = 5,408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.09x = 12,407.78 × 5,408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.09x = 67,109,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,109,487.63/8,990.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.83

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