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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.44, 12,391.35 and 5,000.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.44, 12,391.35 and 5,000.47 is: 6,900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.44 : 12,391.35 = 5,000.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.44/12,391.35 = 5,000.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.44x = 12,391.35 × 5,000.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.44x = 61,962,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,962,573.93/8,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.49

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