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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.43, 12,413.66 and 5,410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.43, 12,413.66 and 5,410.53 is: 7,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.43 : 12,413.66 = 5,410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.43/12,413.66 = 5,410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.43x = 12,413.66 × 5,410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.43x = 67,164,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,164,452.79/8,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.68

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