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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.62, 12,409.98 and 5,013.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.62, 12,409.98 and 5,013.30 is: 6,918.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.62 : 12,409.98 = 5,013.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.62/12,409.98 = 5,013.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.62x = 12,409.98 × 5,013.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.62x = 62,214,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,214,887.40/8,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.44

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