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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.32, 12,130.39 and 5,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.32, 12,130.39 and 5,012.76 is: 6,915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.32 : 12,130.39 = 5,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.32/12,130.39 = 5,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.32x = 12,130.39 × 5,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.32x = 60,806,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,806,751.41/8,792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.89

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