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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.36, 12,415.73 and 5,018.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.36, 12,415.73 and 5,018.75 is: 6,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.36 : 12,415.73 = 5,018.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.36/12,415.73 = 5,018.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.36x = 12,415.73 × 5,018.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.36x = 62,311,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,311,357.77/8,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.52

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