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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.49, 12,415.17 and 4,963.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.49, 12,415.17 and 4,963.23 is: 6,849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.49 : 12,415.17 = 4,963.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.49/12,415.17 = 4,963.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.49x = 12,415.17 × 4,963.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.49x = 61,619,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,619,344.20/8,996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,849.27

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