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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.18, 12,409.50 and 5,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.18, 12,409.50 and 5,014.14 is: 6,919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.18 : 12,409.50 = 5,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.18/12,409.50 = 5,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.18x = 12,409.50 × 5,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.18x = 62,222,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,222,970.33/8,992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.68

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