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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.49, 12,409.59 and 5,013.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.49, 12,409.59 and 5,013.65 is: 6,918.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.49 : 12,409.59 = 5,013.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.49/12,409.59 = 5,013.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.49x = 12,409.59 × 5,013.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.49x = 62,217,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,217,315.84/8,992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.81

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