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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.68, 12,417.38 and 5,019.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.68, 12,417.38 and 5,019.39 is: 6,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.68 : 12,417.38 = 5,019.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.68/12,417.38 = 5,019.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.68x = 12,417.38 × 5,019.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.68x = 62,327,687.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,327,687.53/8,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.08

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