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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.46, 12,137.77 and 5,651.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.46, 12,137.77 and 5,651.65 is: 7,799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.46 : 12,137.77 = 5,651.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.46/12,137.77 = 5,651.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.46x = 12,137.77 × 5,651.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.46x = 68,598,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,598,431.82/8,795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.30

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