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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.75, 12,419.66 and 4,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.75, 12,419.66 and 4,966.48 is: 6,853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.75 : 12,419.66 = 4,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.75/12,419.66 = 4,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.75x = 12,419.66 × 4,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.75x = 61,681,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,681,993.00/8,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.75

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