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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.69, 12,133.35 and 5,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.69, 12,133.35 and 5,254.82 is: 7,252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.69 : 12,133.35 = 5,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.69/12,133.35 = 5,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.69x = 12,133.35 × 5,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.69x = 63,758,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,758,570.25/8,791.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,252.14

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