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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.78, 12,079.41 and 5,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.78, 12,079.41 and 5,350.92 is: 7,382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.78 : 12,079.41 = 5,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.78/12,079.41 = 5,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.78x = 12,079.41 × 5,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.78x = 64,635,956.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,635,956.56/8,754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.93

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