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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.84, 12,139.36 and 5,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.84, 12,139.36 and 5,071.04 is: 6,998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.84 : 12,139.36 = 5,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.84/12,139.36 = 5,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.84x = 12,139.36 × 5,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.84x = 61,559,180.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559,180.13/8,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.67

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