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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.08, 12,410.01 and 5,214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.08, 12,410.01 and 5,214.11 is: 7,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.08 : 12,410.01 = 5,214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.08/12,410.01 = 5,214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.08x = 12,410.01 × 5,214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.08x = 64,707,095.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,707,095.19/8,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.01

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