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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.91, 12,194.73 and 5,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.91, 12,194.73 and 5,009.56 is: 6,912.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.91 : 12,194.73 = 5,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.91/12,194.73 = 5,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.91x = 12,194.73 × 5,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.91x = 61,090,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,090,231.62/8,837.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,912.29

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