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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.61, 12,134.96 and 5,014.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.61, 12,134.96 and 5,014.91 is: 6,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.61 : 12,134.96 = 5,014.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.61/12,134.96 = 5,014.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.61x = 12,134.96 × 5,014.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.61x = 60,855,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,855,792.04/8,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.24

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