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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.59, 12,405.36 and 6,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.59, 12,405.36 and 6,009.16 is: 8,289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.59 : 12,405.36 = 6,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.59/12,405.36 = 6,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.59x = 12,405.36 × 6,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.59x = 74,545,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,545,784.62/8,992.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.69

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