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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.16, 12,408.92 and 5,013.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.16, 12,408.92 and 5,013.19 is: 6,918.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.16 : 12,408.92 = 5,013.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.16/12,408.92 = 5,013.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.16x = 12,408.92 × 5,013.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.16x = 62,208,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,208,273.65/8,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.06

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