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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.18, 12,408.04 and 5,012.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.18, 12,408.04 and 5,012.19 is: 6,916.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.18 : 12,408.04 = 5,012.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.18/12,408.04 = 5,012.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.18x = 12,408.04 × 5,012.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.18x = 62,191,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,191,454.01/8,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.94

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