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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.86, 12,402.99 and 5,449.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.86, 12,402.99 and 5,449.86 is: 7,521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.86 : 12,402.99 = 5,449.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.86/12,402.99 = 5,449.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.86x = 12,402.99 × 5,449.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.86x = 67,594,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,594,559.08/8,986.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.49

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