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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982, 12,394.86 and 5,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982, 12,394.86 and 5,003.04 is: 6,904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982 : 12,394.86 = 5,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982/12,394.86 = 5,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982x = 12,394.86 × 5,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982x = 62,011,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,011,980.37/8,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904.03

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