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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.11, 12,408.59 and 5,013.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.11, 12,408.59 and 5,013.50 is: 6,918.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.11 : 12,408.59 = 5,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.11/12,408.59 = 5,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.11x = 12,408.59 × 5,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.11x = 62,210,416.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,210,416.46/8,992.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.33

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