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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.72, 12,416.80 and 8,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.72, 12,416.80 and 8,013.44 is: 11,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.72 : 12,416.80 = 8,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.72/12,416.80 = 8,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.72x = 12,416.80 × 8,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.72x = 99,501,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,501,281.79/8,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.11

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