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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.85, 12,420.05 and 5,020.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.85, 12,420.05 and 5,020.87 is: 6,928.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.85 : 12,420.05 = 5,020.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.85/12,420.05 = 5,020.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.85x = 12,420.05 × 5,020.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.85x = 62,359,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,359,456.44/8,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.94

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