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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.28, 12,396.93 and 5,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.28, 12,396.93 and 5,004.30 is: 6,905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.28 : 12,396.93 = 5,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.28/12,396.93 = 5,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.28x = 12,396.93 × 5,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.28x = 62,037,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037,956.80/8,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.94

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