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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.02, 12,414.87 and 5,017.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.02, 12,414.87 and 5,017.03 is: 6,923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.02 : 12,414.87 = 5,017.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.02/12,414.87 = 5,017.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.02x = 12,414.87 × 5,017.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.02x = 62,285,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,285,744.20/8,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.70

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