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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.56, 12,137.31 and 5,814.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.56, 12,137.31 and 5,814.54 is: 8,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.56 : 12,137.31 = 5,814.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.56/12,137.31 = 5,814.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.56x = 12,137.31 × 5,814.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.56x = 70,572,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,572,874.49/8,791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.34

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