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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.62, 12,125.45 and 5,436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.62, 12,125.45 and 5,436.53 is: 7,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.62 : 12,125.45 = 5,436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.62/12,125.45 = 5,436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.62x = 12,125.45 × 5,436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.62x = 65,920,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,920,375.82/8,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.68

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