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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,992.95, 12,407.09 and 6,010.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,992.95, 12,407.09 and 6,010.67 is: 8,292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,992.95 : 12,407.09 = 6,010.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,992.95/12,407.09 = 6,010.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,992.95x = 12,407.09 × 6,010.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,992.95x = 74,574,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,574,831.56/8,992.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.59

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