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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.92, 12,396.33 and 5,207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.92, 12,396.33 and 5,207.70 is: 7,185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.92 : 12,396.33 = 5,207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.92/12,396.33 = 5,207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.92x = 12,396.33 × 5,207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.92x = 64,556,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,556,367.74/8,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.77

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