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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.18, 12,412.26 and 5,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.18, 12,412.26 and 5,016.14 is: 6,922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.18 : 12,412.26 = 5,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.18/12,412.26 = 5,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.18x = 12,412.26 × 5,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.18x = 62,261,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,261,633.88/8,994.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.44

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