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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.02, 12,409.10 and 5,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.02, 12,409.10 and 5,215.34 is: 7,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.02 : 12,409.10 = 5,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.02/12,409.10 = 5,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.02x = 12,409.10 × 5,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.02x = 64,717,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,717,708.82/8,992.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,197.24

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