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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.44, 12,416.20 and 5,018.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.44, 12,416.20 and 5,018.46 is: 6,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.44 : 12,416.20 = 5,018.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.44/12,416.20 = 5,018.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.44x = 12,416.20 × 5,018.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.44x = 62,310,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,310,234.09/8,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.33

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