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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794, 12,133.78 and 5,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794, 12,133.78 and 5,391.74 is: 7,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794 : 12,133.78 = 5,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794/12,133.78 = 5,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794x = 12,133.78 × 5,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794x = 65,422,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,422,186.98/8,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.41

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