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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.62, 12,396.50 and 5,398.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.62, 12,396.50 and 5,398.66 is: 7,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.62 : 12,396.50 = 5,398.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.62/12,396.50 = 5,398.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.62x = 12,396.50 × 5,398.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.62x = 66,924,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,924,488.69/8,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.44

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