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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.62, 12,131.34 and 5,014.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.62, 12,131.34 and 5,014.34 is: 6,919.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.62 : 12,131.34 = 5,014.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.62/12,131.34 = 5,014.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.62x = 12,131.34 × 5,014.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.62x = 60,830,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,830,663.42/8,790.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.95

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