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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991, 12,408.36 and 5,456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991, 12,408.36 and 5,456.16 is: 7,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991 : 12,408.36 = 5,456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991/12,408.36 = 5,456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991x = 12,408.36 × 5,456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991x = 67,701,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,701,997.50/8,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.97

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