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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.57, 12,397.65 and 5,004.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.57, 12,397.65 and 5,004.93 is: 6,906.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.57 : 12,397.65 = 5,004.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.57/12,397.65 = 5,004.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.57x = 12,397.65 × 5,004.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.57x = 62,049,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,049,370.41/8,983.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.98

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