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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.44, 12,415.12 and 5,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.44, 12,415.12 and 5,018.64 is: 6,924.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.44 : 12,415.12 = 5,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.44/12,415.12 = 5,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.44x = 12,415.12 × 5,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.44x = 62,307,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,307,017.84/8,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.97

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