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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.09, 12,400.53 and 5,209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.09, 12,400.53 and 5,209.33 is: 7,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.09 : 12,400.53 = 5,209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.09/12,400.53 = 5,209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.09x = 12,400.53 × 5,209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.09x = 64,598,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,598,452.94/8,986.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.72

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