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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.68, 12,133.26 and 5,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.68, 12,133.26 and 5,016.24 is: 6,922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.68 : 12,133.26 = 5,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.68/12,133.26 = 5,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.68x = 12,133.26 × 5,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.68x = 60,863,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,863,344.14/8,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.05

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