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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.06, 12,394.11 and 5,443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.06, 12,394.11 and 5,443.90 is: 7,511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.06 : 12,394.11 = 5,443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.06/12,394.11 = 5,443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.06x = 12,394.11 × 5,443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.06x = 67,472,295.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,472,295.43/8,983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.06

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