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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.47, 12,401.33 and 5,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.47, 12,401.33 and 5,008.36 is: 6,911.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.47 : 12,401.33 = 5,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.47/12,401.33 = 5,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.47x = 12,401.33 × 5,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.47x = 62,110,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,110,325.12/8,986.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.54

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