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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.72, 12,419.58 and 5,020.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.72, 12,419.58 and 5,020.84 is: 6,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.72 : 12,419.58 = 5,020.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.72/12,419.58 = 5,020.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.72x = 12,419.58 × 5,020.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.72x = 62,356,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,356,636.85/8,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.73

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