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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.16, 12,417.69 and 5,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.16, 12,417.69 and 5,814.40 is: 8,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.16 : 12,417.69 = 5,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.16/12,417.69 = 5,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.16x = 12,417.69 × 5,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.16x = 72,201,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,201,416.74/8,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.91

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