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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.66, 12,419.56 and 5,021.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.66, 12,419.56 and 5,021.03 is: 6,929.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.66 : 12,419.56 = 5,021.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.66/12,419.56 = 5,021.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.66x = 12,419.56 × 5,021.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.66x = 62,358,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358,983.35/8,999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.04

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