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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.28, 12,412.98 and 7,502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.28, 12,412.98 and 7,502.04 is: 10,358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.28 : 12,412.98 = 7,502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.28/12,412.98 = 7,502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.28x = 12,412.98 × 7,502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.28x = 93,122,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,122,672.48/8,990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.15

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