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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.65, 12,103.70 and 5,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.65, 12,103.70 and 5,793.12 is: 7,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.65 : 12,103.70 = 5,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.65/12,103.70 = 5,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.65x = 12,103.70 × 5,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.65x = 70,118,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,118,157.58/8,773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.90

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