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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.24, 12,392.70 and 5,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.24, 12,392.70 and 5,001.40 is: 6,901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.24 : 12,392.70 = 5,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.24/12,392.70 = 5,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.24x = 12,392.70 × 5,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.24x = 61,980,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,980,849.78/8,980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.91

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