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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,995.86, 12,413.66 and 5,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,995.86, 12,413.66 and 5,017.24 is: 6,923.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995.86 : 12,413.66 = 5,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995.86/12,413.66 = 5,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995.86x = 12,413.66 × 5,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995.86x = 62,282,301.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,282,301.93/8,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.44

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