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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.10, 12,418.99 and 5,020.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.10, 12,418.99 and 5,020.99 is: 6,929.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.10 : 12,418.99 = 5,020.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.10/12,418.99 = 5,020.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.10x = 12,418.99 × 5,020.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.10x = 62,355,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,355,581.00/8,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.09

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