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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.31, 12,414.96 and 5,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.31, 12,414.96 and 5,017.68 is: 6,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.31 : 12,414.96 = 5,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.31/12,414.96 = 5,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.31x = 12,414.96 × 5,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.31x = 62,294,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,294,296.49/8,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.43

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