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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.62, 12,415.93 and 5,221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.62, 12,415.93 and 5,221.01 is: 7,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.62 : 12,415.93 = 5,221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.62/12,415.93 = 5,221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.62x = 12,415.93 × 5,221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.62x = 64,823,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,823,672.21/8,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.34

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