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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.66, 12,409.61 and 5,013.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.66, 12,409.61 and 5,013.69 is: 6,918.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.66 : 12,409.61 = 5,013.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.66/12,409.61 = 5,013.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.66x = 12,409.61 × 5,013.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.66x = 62,217,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,217,937.56/8,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.75

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