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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.35, 12,397.40 and 5,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.35, 12,397.40 and 5,004.46 is: 6,906.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.35 : 12,397.40 = 5,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.35/12,397.40 = 5,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.35x = 12,397.40 × 5,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.35x = 62,042,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,042,205.39/8,983.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.36

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