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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.32, 12,389.96 and 5,000.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.32, 12,389.96 and 5,000.32 is: 6,899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.32 : 12,389.96 = 5,000.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.32/12,389.96 = 5,000.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.32x = 12,389.96 × 5,000.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.32x = 61,953,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,953,764.79/8,979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.61

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