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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.68, 12,407.19 and 5,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.68, 12,407.19 and 5,012.04 is: 6,916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.68 : 12,407.19 = 5,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.68/12,407.19 = 5,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.68x = 12,407.19 × 5,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.68x = 62,185,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,185,388.49/8,990.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.65

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