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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.01, 12,438.26 and 5,986.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.01, 12,438.26 and 5,986.00 is: 8,265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.01 : 12,438.26 = 5,986.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.01/12,438.26 = 5,986.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.01x = 12,438.26 × 5,986.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.01x = 74,455,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,455,432.43/9,008.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.47

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