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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.28, 12,130.44 and 5,064.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.28, 12,130.44 and 5,064.56 is: 6,988.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.28 : 12,130.44 = 5,064.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.28/12,130.44 = 5,064.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.28x = 12,130.44 × 5,064.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.28x = 61,435,341.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,435,341.21/8,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,988.21

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