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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.44, 12,390.38 and 5,000.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.44, 12,390.38 and 5,000.02 is: 6,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.44 : 12,390.38 = 5,000.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.44/12,390.38 = 5,000.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.44x = 12,390.38 × 5,000.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.44x = 61,952,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,952,147.81/8,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.33

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