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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.25, 12,133.80 and 5,769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.25, 12,133.80 and 5,769.54 is: 7,959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.25 : 12,133.80 = 5,769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.25/12,133.80 = 5,769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.25x = 12,133.80 × 5,769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.25x = 70,006,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,006,444.45/8,795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.57

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