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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.10, 12,398.58 and 5,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.10, 12,398.58 and 5,005.08 is: 6,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.10 : 12,398.58 = 5,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.10/12,398.58 = 5,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.10x = 12,398.58 × 5,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.10x = 62,055,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,055,884.79/8,984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.30

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