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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.54, 12,136.11 and 5,017.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.54, 12,136.11 and 5,017.93 is: 6,924.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.54 : 12,136.11 = 5,017.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.54/12,136.11 = 5,017.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.54x = 12,136.11 × 5,017.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.54x = 60,898,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,898,150.45/8,794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.54

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