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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.79, 12,117.56 and 5,055.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.79, 12,117.56 and 5,055.63 is: 6,974.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.79 : 12,117.56 = 5,055.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.79/12,117.56 = 5,055.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.79x = 12,117.56 × 5,055.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.79x = 61,261,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,261,899.86/8,783.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.43

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