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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.38, 12,398.36 and 5,006.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.38, 12,398.36 and 5,006.38 is: 6,907.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.38 : 12,398.36 = 5,006.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.38/12,398.36 = 5,006.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.38x = 12,398.36 × 5,006.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.38x = 62,070,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,070,901.54/8,985.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.99

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