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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.02, 12,418.06 and 4,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.02, 12,418.06 and 4,965.62 is: 6,852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.02 : 12,418.06 = 4,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.02/12,418.06 = 4,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.02x = 12,418.06 × 4,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.02x = 61,663,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,663,367.10/8,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.23

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