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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.38, 12,400.68 and 5,007.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.38, 12,400.68 and 5,007.35 is: 6,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.38 : 12,400.68 = 5,007.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.38/12,400.68 = 5,007.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.38x = 12,400.68 × 5,007.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.38x = 62,094,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094,545.00/8,986.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.85

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