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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.49, 12,406.41 and 5,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.49, 12,406.41 and 5,214.87 is: 7,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.49 : 12,406.41 = 5,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.49/12,406.41 = 5,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.49x = 12,406.41 × 5,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.49x = 64,697,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,697,815.32/8,990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.25

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