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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.18, 12,408.93 and 5,013.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.18, 12,408.93 and 5,013.06 is: 6,917.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.18 : 12,408.93 = 5,013.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.18/12,408.93 = 5,013.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.18x = 12,408.93 × 5,013.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.18x = 62,206,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,206,710.63/8,992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.87

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