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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.43, 12,412.44 and 5,459.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.43, 12,412.44 and 5,459.00 is: 7,534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.43 : 12,412.44 = 5,459.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.43/12,412.44 = 5,459.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.43x = 12,412.44 × 5,459.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.43x = 67,759,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,759,447.90/8,993.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.33

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