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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.97, 13,183.52 and 5,092.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.97, 13,183.52 and 5,092.43 is: 7,640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.97 : 13,183.52 = 5,092.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.97/13,183.52 = 5,092.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.97x = 13,183.52 × 5,092.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.97x = 67,136,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,136,061.37/8,786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,640.41

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