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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.78, 12,390.66 and 4,999.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.78, 12,390.66 and 4,999.98 is: 6,899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.78 : 12,390.66 = 4,999.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.78/12,390.66 = 4,999.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.78x = 12,390.66 × 4,999.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.78x = 61,953,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,953,052.19/8,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.17

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