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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.33, 12,397.56 and 5,005.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.33, 12,397.56 and 5,005.35 is: 6,906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.33 : 12,397.56 = 5,005.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.33/12,397.56 = 5,005.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.33x = 12,397.56 × 5,005.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.33x = 62,054,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,054,108.18/8,984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.93

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