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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.26, 12,409.07 and 5,215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.26, 12,409.07 and 5,215.19 is: 7,196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.26 : 12,409.07 = 5,215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.26/12,409.07 = 5,215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.26x = 12,409.07 × 5,215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.26x = 64,715,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,715,569.65/8,992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.81

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