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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.56, 12,409.92 and 5,013.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.56, 12,409.92 and 5,013.84 is: 6,919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.56 : 12,409.92 = 5,013.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.56/12,409.92 = 5,013.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.56x = 12,409.92 × 5,013.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.56x = 62,221,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,221,353.29/8,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.20

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