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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.72, 12,407.40 and 5,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.72, 12,407.40 and 5,012.28 is: 6,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.72 : 12,407.40 = 5,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.72/12,407.40 = 5,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.72x = 12,407.40 × 5,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.72x = 62,189,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,189,362.87/8,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.29

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