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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.11, 12,416.20 and 5,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.11, 12,416.20 and 5,017.80 is: 6,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.11 : 12,416.20 = 5,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.11/12,416.20 = 5,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.11x = 12,416.20 × 5,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.11x = 62,301,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301,979.59/8,997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.66

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