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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.02, 12,396.60 and 5,005.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.02, 12,396.60 and 5,005.02 is: 6,906.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.02 : 12,396.60 = 5,005.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.02/12,396.60 = 5,005.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.02x = 12,396.60 × 5,005.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.02x = 62,045,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,045,230.93/8,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.95

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