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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.83, 12,415.79 and 5,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.83, 12,415.79 and 5,017.52 is: 6,924.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.83 : 12,415.79 = 5,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.83/12,415.79 = 5,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.83x = 12,415.79 × 5,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.83x = 62,296,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,296,474.64/8,996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.27

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