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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.09, 12,409.13 and 5,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.09, 12,409.13 and 5,013.27 is: 6,918.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.09 : 12,409.13 = 5,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.09/12,409.13 = 5,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.09x = 12,409.13 × 5,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.09x = 62,210,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,210,319.16/8,992.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.34

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