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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.38, 12,397.06 and 5,257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.38, 12,397.06 and 5,257.38 is: 7,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.38 : 12,397.06 = 5,257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.38/12,397.06 = 5,257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.38x = 12,397.06 × 5,257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.38x = 65,176,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,176,055.30/8,983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.18

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