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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.63, 12,407.67 and 5,012.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.63, 12,407.67 and 5,012.67 is: 6,917.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.63 : 12,407.67 = 5,012.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.63/12,407.67 = 5,012.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.63x = 12,407.67 × 5,012.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.63x = 62,195,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,195,555.18/8,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.05

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