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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.80, 12,397.32 and 5,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.80, 12,397.32 and 5,004.84 is: 6,906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.80 : 12,397.32 = 5,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.80/12,397.32 = 5,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.80x = 12,397.32 × 5,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.80x = 62,046,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,046,603.03/8,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.50

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