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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.93, 12,407.54 and 5,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.93, 12,407.54 and 5,012.30 is: 6,917.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.93 : 12,407.54 = 5,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.93/12,407.54 = 5,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.93x = 12,407.54 × 5,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.93x = 62,190,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190,238.17/8,990.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.00

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