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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.36, 12,408.64 and 5,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.36, 12,408.64 and 5,013.37 is: 6,918.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.36 : 12,408.64 = 5,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.36/12,408.64 = 5,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.36x = 12,408.64 × 5,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.36x = 62,209,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,209,103.52/8,992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.00

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