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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.23, 12,120.34 and 5,005.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.23, 12,120.34 and 5,005.87 is: 6,907.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.23 : 12,120.34 = 5,005.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.23/12,120.34 = 5,005.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.23x = 12,120.34 × 5,005.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.23x = 60,672,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,672,846.40/8,783.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.81

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