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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.73, 12,410.12 and 4,960.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.73, 12,410.12 and 4,960.02 is: 6,844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.73 : 12,410.12 = 4,960.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.73/12,410.12 = 4,960.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.73x = 12,410.12 × 4,960.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.73x = 61,554,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554,467.44/8,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.91

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