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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.04, 12,396.27 and 5,004.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.04, 12,396.27 and 5,004.07 is: 6,905.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.04 : 12,396.27 = 5,004.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.04/12,396.27 = 5,004.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.04x = 12,396.27 × 5,004.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.04x = 62,031,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,031,802.82/8,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.44

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