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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.23, 12,394.40 and 6,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.23, 12,394.40 and 6,006.97 is: 8,279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.23 : 12,394.40 = 6,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.23/12,394.40 = 6,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.23x = 12,394.40 × 6,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.23x = 74,452,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,452,774.43/8,992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.68

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