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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.73, 12,398.52 and 4,950.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.73, 12,398.52 and 4,950.97 is: 6,832.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.73 : 12,398.52 = 4,950.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.73/12,398.52 = 4,950.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.73x = 12,398.52 × 4,950.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.73x = 61,384,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,384,700.56/8,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.87

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