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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.80, 12,399.86 and 5,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.80, 12,399.86 and 5,006.20 is: 6,908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.80 : 12,399.86 = 5,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.80/12,399.86 = 5,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.80x = 12,399.86 × 5,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.80x = 62,076,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,076,092.10/8,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.25

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