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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,980.50, 12,393.33 and 5,001.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,980.50, 12,393.33 and 5,001.78 is: 6,902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,980.50 : 12,393.33 = 5,001.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,980.50/12,393.33 = 5,001.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,980.50x = 12,393.33 × 5,001.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,980.50x = 61,988,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,988,710.13/8,980.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.59

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