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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,793.91, 12,136.56 and 5,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,793.91, 12,136.56 and 5,607.32 is: 7,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,793.91 : 12,136.56 = 5,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,793.91/12,136.56 = 5,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,793.91x = 12,136.56 × 5,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,793.91x = 68,053,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,053,575.62/8,793.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.72

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