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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.33, 12,415.10 and 5,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.33, 12,415.10 and 5,017.02 is: 6,923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.33 : 12,415.10 = 5,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.33/12,415.10 = 5,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.33x = 12,415.10 × 5,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.33x = 62,286,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,286,805.00/8,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.58

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