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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.80, 12,419.75 and 5,021.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.80, 12,419.75 and 5,021.17 is: 6,929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.80 : 12,419.75 = 5,021.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.80/12,419.75 = 5,021.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.80x = 12,419.75 × 5,021.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.80x = 62,361,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,361,676.11/8,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.23

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