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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.08, 12,392.04 and 5,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.08, 12,392.04 and 5,001.12 is: 6,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.08 : 12,392.04 = 5,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.08/12,392.04 = 5,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.08x = 12,392.04 × 5,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.08x = 61,974,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974,079.08/8,980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.28

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