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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.34, 12,126.51 and 5,009.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.34, 12,126.51 and 5,009.51 is: 6,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.34 : 12,126.51 = 5,009.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.34/12,126.51 = 5,009.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.34x = 12,126.51 × 5,009.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.34x = 60,747,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,747,903.43/8,786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.90

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