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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.06, 12,416.14 and 5,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.06, 12,416.14 and 5,459.88 is: 7,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.06 : 12,416.14 = 5,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.06/12,416.14 = 5,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.06x = 12,416.14 × 5,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.06x = 67,790,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,790,634.46/8,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.75

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