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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.32, 12,400.96 and 5,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.32, 12,400.96 and 5,007.28 is: 6,909.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.32 : 12,400.96 = 5,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.32/12,400.96 = 5,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.32x = 12,400.96 × 5,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.32x = 62,095,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,095,078.99/8,986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.96

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