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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.30, 12,079.63 and 5,168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.30, 12,079.63 and 5,168.34 is: 7,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.30 : 12,079.63 = 5,168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.30/12,079.63 = 5,168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.30x = 12,079.63 × 5,168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.30x = 62,431,641.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,431,641.37/8,753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,132.36

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