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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.08, 12,396.51 and 5,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.08, 12,396.51 and 5,004.54 is: 6,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.08 : 12,396.51 = 5,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.08/12,396.51 = 5,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.08x = 12,396.51 × 5,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.08x = 62,038,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,038,830.16/8,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.19

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