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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.68, 12,408.24 and 5,012.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.68, 12,408.24 and 5,012.56 is: 6,917.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.68 : 12,408.24 = 5,012.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.68/12,408.24 = 5,012.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.68x = 12,408.24 × 5,012.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.68x = 62,197,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,197,047.49/8,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.18

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