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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.06, 12,407.22 and 5,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.06, 12,407.22 and 5,012.16 is: 6,916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.06 : 12,407.22 = 5,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.06/12,407.22 = 5,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.06x = 12,407.22 × 5,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.06x = 62,186,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,186,971.80/8,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.53

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