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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.57, 12,132.71 and 5,015.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.57, 12,132.71 and 5,015.35 is: 6,921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.57 : 12,132.71 = 5,015.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.57/12,132.71 = 5,015.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.57x = 12,132.71 × 5,015.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.57x = 60,849,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,849,777.19/8,791.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.38

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