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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991.84, 12,408.78 and 5,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991.84, 12,408.78 and 5,012.94 is: 6,917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991.84 : 12,408.78 = 5,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991.84/12,408.78 = 5,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991.84x = 12,408.78 × 5,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991.84x = 62,204,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,204,469.61/8,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.88

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