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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.75, 12,416.90 and 5,271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.75, 12,416.90 and 5,271.75 is: 7,275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.75 : 12,416.90 = 5,271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.75/12,416.90 = 5,271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.75x = 12,416.90 × 5,271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.75x = 65,458,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,458,766.22/8,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.02

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