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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,794.98, 12,134.88 and 5,393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,794.98, 12,134.88 and 5,393.79 is: 7,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,794.98 : 12,134.88 = 5,393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,794.98/12,134.88 = 5,393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,794.98x = 12,134.88 × 5,393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,794.98x = 65,452,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,452,994.40/8,794.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.09

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