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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980, 12,392.64 and 5,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980, 12,392.64 and 5,001.28 is: 6,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980 : 12,392.64 = 5,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980/12,392.64 = 5,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980x = 12,392.64 × 5,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980x = 61,979,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,979,062.58/8,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.90

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