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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.08, 12,412.26 and 5,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.08, 12,412.26 and 5,016.36 is: 6,922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.08 : 12,412.26 = 5,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.08/12,412.26 = 5,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.08x = 12,412.26 × 5,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.08x = 62,264,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264,364.57/8,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.05

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