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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.14, 12,414.40 and 5,017.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.14, 12,414.40 and 5,017.93 is: 6,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.14 : 12,414.40 = 5,017.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.14/12,414.40 = 5,017.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.14x = 12,414.40 × 5,017.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.14x = 62,294,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,294,590.19/8,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.59

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