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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.59, 12,110.79 and 5,790.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.59, 12,110.79 and 5,790.82 is: 7,992.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.59 : 12,110.79 = 5,790.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.59/12,110.79 = 5,790.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.59x = 12,110.79 × 5,790.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.59x = 70,131,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,131,404.95/8,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.56

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