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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.13, 12,414.13 and 5,017.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.13, 12,414.13 and 5,017.11 is: 6,923.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.13 : 12,414.13 = 5,017.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.13/12,414.13 = 5,017.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.13x = 12,414.13 × 5,017.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.13x = 62,283,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,283,055.76/8,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.32

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