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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.28, 12,410.22 and 5,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.28, 12,410.22 and 5,360.52 is: 7,394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.28 : 12,410.22 = 5,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.28/12,410.22 = 5,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.28x = 12,410.22 × 5,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.28x = 66,525,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,525,232.51/8,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.75

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