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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.10, 12,414.62 and 5,017.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.10, 12,414.62 and 5,017.13 is: 6,923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.10 : 12,414.62 = 5,017.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.10/12,414.62 = 5,017.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.10x = 12,414.62 × 5,017.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.10x = 62,285,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,285,762.44/8,996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.64

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