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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.61, 12,132.50 and 5,433.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.61, 12,132.50 and 5,433.66 is: 7,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.61 : 12,132.50 = 5,433.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.61/12,132.50 = 5,433.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.61x = 12,132.50 × 5,433.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.61x = 65,923,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,923,852.78/8,791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.50

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