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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.70, 12,396.84 and 5,449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.70, 12,396.84 and 5,449.16 is: 7,516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.70 : 12,396.84 = 5,449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.70/12,396.84 = 5,449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.70x = 12,396.84 × 5,449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.70x = 67,552,364.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,552,364.65/8,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.93

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