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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.24, 12,412.28 and 5,638.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.24, 12,412.28 and 5,638.95 is: 7,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.24 : 12,412.28 = 5,638.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.24/12,412.28 = 5,638.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.24x = 12,412.28 × 5,638.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.24x = 69,992,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,992,198.11/8,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,782.76

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