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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.06, 12,395.22 and 5,003.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.06, 12,395.22 and 5,003.13 is: 6,904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.06 : 12,395.22 = 5,003.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.06/12,395.22 = 5,003.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.06x = 12,395.22 × 5,003.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.06x = 62,014,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,014,897.04/8,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904.31

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