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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.33, 12,413.72 and 5,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.33, 12,413.72 and 5,016.02 is: 6,922.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.33 : 12,413.72 = 5,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.33/12,413.72 = 5,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.33x = 12,413.72 × 5,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.33x = 62,267,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,267,380.65/8,995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.19

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