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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.52, 12,409.68 and 5,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.52, 12,409.68 and 5,013.54 is: 6,918.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.52 : 12,409.68 = 5,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.52/12,409.68 = 5,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.52x = 12,409.68 × 5,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.52x = 62,216,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,216,427.07/8,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.69

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