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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.52, 12,415.14 and 5,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.52, 12,415.14 and 5,017.56 is: 6,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.52 : 12,415.14 = 5,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.52/12,415.14 = 5,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.52x = 12,415.14 × 5,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.52x = 62,293,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,293,709.86/8,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.20

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