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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.72, 12,417.93 and 5,020.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.72, 12,417.93 and 5,020.59 is: 6,927.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.72 : 12,417.93 = 5,020.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.72/12,417.93 = 5,020.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.72x = 12,417.93 × 5,020.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.72x = 62,345,335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,345,335.18/8,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.48

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