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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.35, 12,409.73 and 5,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.35, 12,409.73 and 5,013.36 is: 6,918.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.35 : 12,409.73 = 5,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.35/12,409.73 = 5,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.35x = 12,409.73 × 5,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.35x = 62,214,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,214,443.99/8,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.60

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