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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.52, 12,413.20 and 5,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.52, 12,413.20 and 5,015.12 is: 6,921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.52 : 12,413.20 = 5,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.52/12,413.20 = 5,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.52x = 12,413.20 × 5,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.52x = 62,253,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,253,687.58/8,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.29

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