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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.76, 12,418.76 and 5,020.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.76, 12,418.76 and 5,020.56 is: 6,927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.76 : 12,418.76 = 5,020.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.76/12,418.76 = 5,020.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.76x = 12,418.76 × 5,020.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.76x = 62,349,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,349,129.71/8,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.87

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