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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.66, 12,397.73 and 5,006.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.66, 12,397.73 and 5,006.07 is: 6,907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.66 : 12,397.73 = 5,006.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.66/12,397.73 = 5,006.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.66x = 12,397.73 × 5,006.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.66x = 62,063,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063,879.19/8,984.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.76

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