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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.22, 12,397.22 and 5,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.22, 12,397.22 and 5,004.33 is: 6,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.22 : 12,397.22 = 5,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.22/12,397.22 = 5,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.22x = 12,397.22 × 5,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.22x = 62,039,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,039,779.96/8,983.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.19

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