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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.38, 12,378.76 and 5,986.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.38, 12,378.76 and 5,986.58 is: 8,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.38 : 12,378.76 = 5,986.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.38/12,378.76 = 5,986.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.38x = 12,378.76 × 5,986.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.38x = 74,106,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,106,437.04/8,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,264.92

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