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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.70, 12,391.97 and 5,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.70, 12,391.97 and 5,001.16 is: 6,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.70 : 12,391.97 = 5,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.70/12,391.97 = 5,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.70x = 12,391.97 × 5,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.70x = 61,974,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974,224.69/8,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.59

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