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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.19, 12,134.03 and 5,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.19, 12,134.03 and 5,963.30 is: 8,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.19 : 12,134.03 = 5,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.19/12,134.03 = 5,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.19x = 12,134.03 × 5,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.19x = 72,358,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,358,770.61/8,791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,230.83

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