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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998.44, 12,417.24 and 5,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998.44, 12,417.24 and 5,221.72 is: 7,205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998.44 : 12,417.24 = 5,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998.44/12,417.24 = 5,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998.44x = 12,417.24 × 5,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998.44x = 64,839,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,839,350.45/8,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.62

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