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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.54, 12,133.14 and 5,779.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.54, 12,133.14 and 5,779.02 is: 8,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.54 : 12,133.14 = 5,779.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.54/12,133.14 = 5,779.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.54x = 12,133.14 × 5,779.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.54x = 70,117,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,117,658.72/8,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.34

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