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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.72, 12,414.16 and 5,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.72, 12,414.16 and 5,017.09 is: 6,923.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.72 : 12,414.16 = 5,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.72/12,414.16 = 5,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.72x = 12,414.16 × 5,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.72x = 62,282,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,282,957.99/8,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.62

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