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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.37, 12,415.05 and 5,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.37, 12,415.05 and 5,017.74 is: 6,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.37 : 12,415.05 = 5,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.37/12,415.05 = 5,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.37x = 12,415.05 × 5,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.37x = 62,295,492.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,295,492.99/8,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.51

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