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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.91, 12,135.18 and 5,606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.91, 12,135.18 and 5,606.32 is: 7,737.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.91 : 12,135.18 = 5,606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.91/12,135.18 = 5,606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.91x = 12,135.18 × 5,606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.91x = 68,033,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,033,702.34/8,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.34

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