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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.10, 12,409.10 and 5,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.10, 12,409.10 and 5,013.13 is: 6,918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.10 : 12,409.10 = 5,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.10/12,409.10 = 5,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.10x = 12,409.10 × 5,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.10x = 62,208,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,208,394.19/8,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.12

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