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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.64, 12,410.28 and 5,215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.64, 12,410.28 and 5,215.76 is: 7,198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.64 : 12,410.28 = 5,215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.64/12,410.28 = 5,215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.64x = 12,410.28 × 5,215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.64x = 64,729,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,729,042.01/8,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.00

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