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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,789.49, 12,127.56 and 5,011.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,789.49, 12,127.56 and 5,011.59 is: 6,914.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,789.49 : 12,127.56 = 5,011.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,789.49/12,127.56 = 5,011.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,789.49x = 12,127.56 × 5,011.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,789.49x = 60,778,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,778,358.42/8,789.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.89

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