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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.16, 12,409.21 and 5,013.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.16, 12,409.21 and 5,013.17 is: 6,918.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.16 : 12,409.21 = 5,013.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.16/12,409.21 = 5,013.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.16x = 12,409.21 × 5,013.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.16x = 62,209,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,209,479.30/8,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.19

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