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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.18, 12,406.66 and 5,011.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.18, 12,406.66 and 5,011.19 is: 6,915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.18 : 12,406.66 = 5,011.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.18/12,406.66 = 5,011.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.18x = 12,406.66 × 5,011.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.18x = 62,172,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,172,055.96/8,990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.56

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