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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.77, 12,413.70 and 5,016.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.77, 12,413.70 and 5,016.81 is: 6,922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.77 : 12,413.70 = 5,016.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.77/12,413.70 = 5,016.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.77x = 12,413.70 × 5,016.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.77x = 62,277,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,277,174.30/8,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.94

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