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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.96, 12,392.26 and 5,000.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.96, 12,392.26 and 5,000.84 is: 6,901.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.96 : 12,392.26 = 5,000.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.96/12,392.26 = 5,000.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.96x = 12,392.26 × 5,000.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.96x = 61,971,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,971,709.50/8,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.11

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