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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,981.49, 12,393.96 and 5,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,981.49, 12,393.96 and 5,001.88 is: 6,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,981.49 : 12,393.96 = 5,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,981.49/12,393.96 = 5,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,981.49x = 12,393.96 × 5,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,981.49x = 61,993,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,993,100.64/8,981.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.32

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