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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.20, 12,416.29 and 5,220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.20, 12,416.29 and 5,220.54 is: 7,205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.20 : 12,416.29 = 5,220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.20/12,416.29 = 5,220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.20x = 12,416.29 × 5,220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.20x = 64,819,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,819,725.55/8,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.24

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