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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.70, 12,410.04 and 5,216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.70, 12,410.04 and 5,216.03 is: 7,198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.70 : 12,410.04 = 5,216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.70/12,410.04 = 5,216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.70x = 12,410.04 × 5,216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.70x = 64,731,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,731,140.94/8,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.19

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