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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.51, 12,133.11 and 5,778.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.51, 12,133.11 and 5,778.99 is: 8,662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.51 : 12,133.11 = 5,778.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.51/12,133.11 = 5,778.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.51x = 12,133.11 × 5,778.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.51x = 70,117,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,117,121.36/8,094.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.31

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