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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.73, 12,415.28 and 5,017.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.73, 12,415.28 and 5,017.83 is: 6,924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.73 : 12,415.28 = 5,017.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.73/12,415.28 = 5,017.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.73x = 12,415.28 × 5,017.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.73x = 62,297,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,297,739.35/8,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.49

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