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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.07, 12,394.46 and 5,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.07, 12,394.46 and 5,003.10 is: 6,903.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.07 : 12,394.46 = 5,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.07/12,394.46 = 5,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.07x = 12,394.46 × 5,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.07x = 62,010,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,010,707.19/8,982.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,903.83

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