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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.09, 12,411.92 and 5,015.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.09, 12,411.92 and 5,015.46 is: 6,921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.09 : 12,411.92 = 5,015.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.09/12,411.92 = 5,015.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.09x = 12,411.92 × 5,015.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.09x = 62,251,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,251,488.28/8,994.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.38

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