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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.85, 12,415.81 and 5,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.85, 12,415.81 and 5,017.52 is: 6,924.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.85 : 12,415.81 = 5,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.85/12,415.81 = 5,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.85x = 12,415.81 × 5,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.85x = 62,296,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,296,574.99/8,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.27

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