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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.15, 12,404.93 and 5,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.15, 12,404.93 and 5,011.16 is: 6,914.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.15 : 12,404.93 = 5,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.15/12,404.93 = 5,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.15x = 12,404.93 × 5,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.15x = 62,163,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,163,001.94/8,990.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.57

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