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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.50, 12,103.29 and 5,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.50, 12,103.29 and 5,791.32 is: 7,992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.50 : 12,103.29 = 5,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.50/12,103.29 = 5,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.50x = 12,103.29 × 5,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.50x = 70,094,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,094,025.44/8,770.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.02

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