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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.19, 12,413.41 and 5,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.19, 12,413.41 and 5,016.56 is: 6,922.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.19 : 12,413.41 = 5,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.19/12,413.41 = 5,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.19x = 12,413.41 × 5,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.19x = 62,272,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,272,541.46/8,995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.88

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