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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.04, 12,079.38 and 5,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.04, 12,079.38 and 5,028.04 is: 6,938.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.04 : 12,079.38 = 5,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.04/12,079.38 = 5,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.04x = 12,079.38 × 5,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.04x = 60,735,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,735,605.82/8,754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.01

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