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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793, 12,134.34 and 5,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793, 12,134.34 and 5,067 is: 6,992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793 : 12,134.34 = 5,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793/12,134.34 = 5,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793x = 12,134.34 × 5,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793x = 61,484,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,484,700.78/8,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.46

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