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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.94, 12,410.30 and 5,014.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.94, 12,410.30 and 5,014.31 is: 6,919.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.94 : 12,410.30 = 5,014.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.94/12,410.30 = 5,014.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.94x = 12,410.30 × 5,014.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.94x = 62,229,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,229,041.88/8,992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.77

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