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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,789.76, 12,129.28 and 5,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,789.76, 12,129.28 and 5,062.40 is: 6,985.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,789.76 : 12,129.28 = 5,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,789.76/12,129.28 = 5,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,789.76x = 12,129.28 × 5,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,789.76x = 61,403,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403,267.07/8,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.77

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