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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.23, 12,416.74 and 5,018.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.23, 12,416.74 and 5,018.33 is: 6,925.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.23 : 12,416.74 = 5,018.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.23/12,416.74 = 5,018.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.23x = 12,416.74 × 5,018.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.23x = 62,311,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,311,363.03/8,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.62

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