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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.10, 12,396.92 and 5,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.10, 12,396.92 and 5,004.92 is: 6,906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.10 : 12,396.92 = 5,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.10/12,396.92 = 5,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.10x = 12,396.92 × 5,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.10x = 62,045,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,045,592.85/8,984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.16

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