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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,986.91, 12,401.79 and 5,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,986.91, 12,401.79 and 5,007.92 is: 6,910.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,986.91 : 12,401.79 = 5,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,986.91/12,401.79 = 5,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,986.91x = 12,401.79 × 5,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,986.91x = 62,107,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,107,172.18/8,986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.85

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