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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.43, 12,409.61 and 5,013.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.43, 12,409.61 and 5,013.79 is: 6,919.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.43 : 12,409.61 = 5,013.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.43/12,409.61 = 5,013.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.43x = 12,409.61 × 5,013.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.43x = 62,219,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,219,178.52/8,992.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.06

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