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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.55, 12,400.90 and 5,209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.55, 12,400.90 and 5,209.43 is: 7,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.55 : 12,400.90 = 5,209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.55/12,400.90 = 5,209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.55x = 12,400.90 × 5,209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.55x = 64,601,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,601,638.47/8,986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.70

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