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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.72, 13,175.28 and 5,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.72, 13,175.28 and 5,092.96 is: 7,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.72 : 13,175.28 = 5,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.72/13,175.28 = 5,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.72x = 13,175.28 × 5,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.72x = 67,101,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,101,174.03/8,791.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.31

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