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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.08, 12,411.12 and 5,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.08, 12,411.12 and 5,014.88 is: 6,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.08 : 12,411.12 = 5,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.08/12,411.12 = 5,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.08x = 12,411.12 × 5,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.08x = 62,240,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,240,277.47/8,994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.14

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