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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.38, 12,419.40 and 5,020.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.38, 12,419.40 and 5,020.75 is: 6,928.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.38 : 12,419.40 = 5,020.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.38/12,419.40 = 5,020.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.38x = 12,419.40 × 5,020.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.38x = 62,354,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354,702.55/8,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.78

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