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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997.80, 12,416.81 and 5,018.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997.80, 12,416.81 and 5,018.81 is: 6,925.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997.80 : 12,416.81 = 5,018.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997.80/12,416.81 = 5,018.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997.80x = 12,416.81 × 5,018.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997.80x = 62,317,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,317,560.66/8,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.87

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