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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.09, 12,397.05 and 5,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.09, 12,397.05 and 5,004.20 is: 6,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.09 : 12,397.05 = 5,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.09/12,397.05 = 5,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.09x = 12,397.05 × 5,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.09x = 62,037,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037,364.10/8,983.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.01

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