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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.05, 12,122.84 and 5,007.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.05, 12,122.84 and 5,007.69 is: 6,910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.05 : 12,122.84 = 5,007.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.05/12,122.84 = 5,007.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.05x = 12,122.84 × 5,007.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.05x = 60,707,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,707,399.60/8,785.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.31

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