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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.58, 12,415.32 and 5,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.58, 12,415.32 and 5,017.62 is: 6,924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.58 : 12,415.32 = 5,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.58/12,415.32 = 5,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.58x = 12,415.32 × 5,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.58x = 62,295,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,295,357.94/8,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.34

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