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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.37, 12,407.58 and 5,013.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.37, 12,407.58 and 5,013.39 is: 6,917.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.37 : 12,407.58 = 5,013.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.37/12,407.58 = 5,013.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.37x = 12,407.58 × 5,013.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.37x = 62,204,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,204,084.02/8,992.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.43

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