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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.24, 12,419.03 and 4,966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.24, 12,419.03 and 4,966.25 is: 6,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.24 : 12,419.03 = 4,966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.24/12,419.03 = 4,966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.24x = 12,419.03 × 4,966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.24x = 61,676,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,676,007.74/8,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.47

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