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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.51, 12,396.92 and 5,004.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.51, 12,396.92 and 5,004.41 is: 6,905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.51 : 12,396.92 = 5,004.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.51/12,396.92 = 5,004.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.51x = 12,396.92 × 5,004.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.51x = 62,039,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,039,270.42/8,983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.91

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