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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.02, 12,411.75 and 5,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.02, 12,411.75 and 5,015.04 is: 6,920.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.02 : 12,411.75 = 5,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.02/12,411.75 = 5,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.02x = 12,411.75 × 5,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.02x = 62,245,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,245,422.72/8,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.76

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