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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.18, 12,413.37 and 5,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.18, 12,413.37 and 5,017.09 is: 6,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.18 : 12,413.37 = 5,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.18/12,413.37 = 5,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.18x = 12,413.37 × 5,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.18x = 62,278,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,278,994.49/8,995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.60

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