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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.97, 12,401.02 and 5,007.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.97, 12,401.02 and 5,007.07 is: 6,909.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.97 : 12,401.02 = 5,007.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.97/12,401.02 = 5,007.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.97x = 12,401.02 × 5,007.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.97x = 62,092,775.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,092,775.21/8,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.97

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