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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.53, 12,408.80 and 5,455.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.53, 12,408.80 and 5,455.53 is: 7,528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.53 : 12,408.80 = 5,455.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.53/12,408.80 = 5,455.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.53x = 12,408.80 × 5,455.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.53x = 67,696,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,696,553.39/8,992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.09

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