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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,791.84, 12,137.14 and 5,974.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,791.84, 12,137.14 and 5,974.05 is: 8,247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,791.84 : 12,137.14 = 5,974.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,791.84/12,137.14 = 5,974.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,791.84x = 12,137.14 × 5,974.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,791.84x = 72,507,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,507,881.22/8,791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.18

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