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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.38, 12,408.02 and 5,013.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.38, 12,408.02 and 5,013.38 is: 6,917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.38 : 12,408.02 = 5,013.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.38/12,408.02 = 5,013.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.38x = 12,408.02 × 5,013.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.38x = 62,206,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,206,119.31/8,992.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.65

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