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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.14, 12,279.99 and 5,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.14, 12,279.99 and 5,121.30 is: 7,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.14 : 12,279.99 = 5,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.14/12,279.99 = 5,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.14x = 12,279.99 × 5,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.14x = 62,889,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,889,512.79/8,899.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.92

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