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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.36, 12,391.38 and 5,000.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.36, 12,391.38 and 5,000.58 is: 6,900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.36 : 12,391.38 = 5,000.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.36/12,391.38 = 5,000.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.36x = 12,391.38 × 5,000.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.36x = 61,964,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,964,087.00/8,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.72

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