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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.08, 12,413.64 and 5,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.08, 12,413.64 and 5,017.36 is: 6,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.08 : 12,413.64 = 5,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.08/12,413.64 = 5,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.08x = 12,413.64 × 5,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.08x = 62,283,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,283,700.79/8,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.43

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